Golden Knights' French connection is NHL's most interesting man
April 28, 2018 (07:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
French forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare speaks three languages, spent a year in medical school and finally made the NHL at age 29. Now he's playing with house money in Vegas. More...

Humboldt tribute concert attracts NHL players
April 27, 2018 (22:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
A crowd of over 10,000 people, including current and former NHL players, attended a tribute concert honoring the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team Friday night. Among the players attending were Calgary's Sean Monahan and Montreal's Brendan Gallagher. More...

Hall, Kopita, MacKinnon named Hart finalists
April 27, 2018 (19:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
New Jersey's Taylor Hall, Los Angeles' Anze Kopitar and Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon are finalists for the 2018 Hart Trophy as the NHL's most valuable player. More...

Sharks' Kane suspended 1 game for cross-check
April 27, 2018 (19:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
San Jose's Evander Kane has been suspended for Saturday's Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals after cross-checking Vegas forward Pierre-Edouard Bellemare in Game 1. The Golden Knights breezed to a 7-0 win over the Sharks on Thursday. More...

Leafs' Babcock, Matthews refute reports of rift
April 27, 2018 (17:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Mike Babcock and Auston Matthews addressed speculation the coach had "lost" his young star during the series. More...

Canadiens fire assistant coaches, add Ducharme
April 27, 2018 (17:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Canadian world junior championship coach Dominique Ducharme has been added to the Canadiens staff. More...

Oilers coach McLellan to return next season
April 27, 2018 (17:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Todd McLellan will return as coach of the Oilers next season without assistants Ian Herbers and Jim Johnson. More...

The 2018 final eight might be the greatest ever
April 27, 2018 (13:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
For all the hand-wringing over the NHL's divisional playoff format, this year's playoffs have spawned epic second-round matchups between stacked teams. What's not to love? More...

Capitals look to shake off Game 1 loss to Pens
April 27, 2018 (13:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Capitals blew a two-goal lead for the fourth time in seven games to ruin an otherwise solid performance in a Game 1 loss to the Penguins, but Washington is glossing over the defeat. More...

Weekly Reader: Let the Maple Leafs drama begin
April 27, 2018 (11:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The honeymoon period is over in Toronto after another first-round exit. Plus, Jake Guentzel, Jersey Foul of the Week, Puck Headlines and more. More...

Burke stepping down as Flames president
April 27, 2018 (09:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Brian Burke is stepping down after five seasons as president of hockey operations for the Flames, the team announced. More...

Who will be the MVP of the Predators-Jets series?
April 27, 2018 (09:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Winnipeg's Mark Scheifele and Nashville's P.K. Subban mixed it up during the regular season. Both should be major factors in their teams' second-round showdown. More...

When will the top-tier KHL prospects arrive in the NHL?
April 27, 2018 (08:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Chris Peters checks on the KHL's top young talent under NHL rights and estimates when players will jump across the pond. More...

Key lineup decisions that will swing Round 2
April 27, 2018 (06:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Whether it's injury replacements, depth players, deployment of the special teams, or which goalie to start, these calls will have outsized impact. More...

Golden Knights going after global fan base
April 26, 2018 (21:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Golden Knights have focused on their fanbase within the Las Vegas community, but are also making strides to connect with supporters around the globe. More...

NHL to Marchand: Stop licking other players
April 26, 2018 (19:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Bruins star Brad Marchand, who appeared to lick the face of Leafs forward Leo Komarov in Boston's Game 1 win over Toronto, has been told by the NHL to not repeat that particular antic again. More...

Kings forwards Brown, Lewis undergo surgery
April 26, 2018 (19:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Kings announced Thursday that forward Dustin Brown underwent surgery on his left shoulder, while forward Trevor Lewis had surgery on his right hand. Both players are expected to recover well before the start of training camp. More...

Roy back to lead Quebec junior hockey team
April 26, 2018 (18:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Hall of Famer Patrick Roy signed a two-year contract Thursday to become the coach and general manager of the Quebec Remparts of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. More...

NHL adds delay to reveal of top 3 lottery teams
April 26, 2018 (17:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The NHL is taking a wait-then-see approach in adding an element of drama to its annual draft lottery on Saturday. More...

Sharks veteran Paul Martin is the king of Stanley Cup near-misses
April 26, 2018 (14:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Paul Martin has made the playoffs in each of his 14 NHL seasons, but just missed winning titles with the Devils and Penguins. Is this the San Jose defenseman's last shot? More...

Experts' predictions: Second-round playoff picks, Stanley Cup winner
April 26, 2018 (10:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Our NHL experts -- including John Buccigross, Linda Cohn, Emily Kaplan, Steve Levy and Greg Wyshynski -- forecast the second-round playoff series winners. More...

Conn Smythe Watch: Top 10 candidates
April 26, 2018 (09:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
With the first round in the rear-view, who is tracking towards the Conn Smythe as playoff MVP? Greg Wyshynski reviews the top 10 contenders. More...

Lightning will ride scoring depth, steadier goalie past Bruins
April 26, 2018 (08:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Bruins won three of four games against the Lightning in the regular season, but they narrowly survived Round 1. Here's why we're picking Tampa Bay. More...

How each Round 2 Stanley Cup playoff series will be won
April 26, 2018 (07:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
With a razor-thin margin, these are the key factors that will determine who moves on to the conference finals. More...

Playoffs Power Rankings: Vegas at No. 1? You bet!
April 26, 2018 (07:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
As we saddle up for Round 2, the rankings feature a new clubhouse leader -- one that opened the season at 200-1 odds -- while the Sharks surge and Predators plunge. More...

Giroux says boos at home may have hurt Flyers
April 25, 2018 (22:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Having lost all three of their home playoff games, Flyers captain Claude Giroux said Wednesday the team may have tried too after it was booed by their fans. The Penguins won the first-round series in six games. More...

Bruins best Leafs in high-scoring Game 7
April 25, 2018 (22:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Boston scored four unanswered goals to advance past Toronto and set up a meeting with Tampa Bay. More...

The Maple Leafs' offseason game plan
April 25, 2018 (21:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
After another first-round exit, how does Toronto take the next step? Here's where they must focus this summer. More...

Follow live: Bergeron's goal the difference after wild first period
April 25, 2018 (20:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
After trailing 3-1, Toronto won the last two games of the series to force a decisive Game 7. Who will move on to face the Lightning in the Eastern Conference semifinals? More...

NHL faces flak over recent bevy of head shots
April 25, 2018 (16:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
A growing chorus of criticism over a recent spate of head-shot suspensions has been loud enough that George Parros, the NHL's discipline czar, put out a video last week explaining the league's exact reasoning for the suspensions. More...

NHL faces flak over recent bevy of head shots
April 25, 2018 (16:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
A growing chorus of criticism over a recent spate of suspensions for head shots has been loud enough that George Parros, the NHL's discipline czar, put out a video last week explaining the league's exact reasoning for the suspensions. More...

Pens' Malkin, Hagelin out Game 1 vs. Capitals
April 25, 2018 (13:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Injuries will force Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin and forward Carl Hagelin to miss Game 1 against the Washington.Capitals. More...

The 10 lowest Capitals moments in their rivalry with Penguins
April 25, 2018 (12:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Greg Wyshynski ranks Washington's worst collapses against its playoff nemesis, including a loss so devastating it's remarkable it didn't inspire Capitals fans to collectively take up another hobby. More...

Roundtable: Maple Leafs-Bruins Game 7 X factors, and who will win
April 25, 2018 (09:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Boston needs the best line in hockey to be the best line in Game 7, while Toronto's fate hinges on whether goalie Frederik Andersen plays out of his mind again. More...

Depth scoring, blueliners give Predators the edge vs. Jets
April 25, 2018 (06:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Predators and Jets had some epic, playoff-esque clashes in the regular season. Here's why we like Nashville to win in seven in this series. More...

Defense and special teams will carry Sharks over Knights
April 25, 2018 (06:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Knights were 3-0-1 vs. the Sharks in 2017-18, outscoring them 14-11; both teams swept their first-round series. Here's why we like San Jose now. More...

Healthy, hungry Capitals have depth to prevail over Penguins
April 25, 2018 (06:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
With Braden Holtby at peace in the crease and Washington's first line firing on all cylinders, the third time will be the charm for the Capitals against Crosby & Co. More...

Depth scoring, blueliners give Predators the edge vs. Jets
April 25, 2018 (06:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Predators and Jets had some epic, playoff-esque clashes in the regular season. Here's why we like Nashville to win in seven in this series. More...

Defense and special teams will carry Sharks over Knights
April 25, 2018 (06:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Knights were 3-0-1 vs. the Sharks in 2017-18, outscoring them 14-11; both teams swept their first-round series. Here's why we like San Jose now. More...

Healthy, hungry Capitals have depth to prevail over Penguins
April 25, 2018 (06:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
With Braden Holtby at peace in the crease and Washington's first line firing on all cylinders, the third time will be the charm for the Capitals against Crosby & Co. More...

Pens' Malkin, Hagelin day-to-day with injuries
April 24, 2018 (18:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Evgeni Malkin and Carl Hagelin did not practice Tuesday for Pittsburgh, ahead of Thursday's Game 1 vs. the Capitals. More...

Sabres sign SHL leading scorer Olofsson
April 24, 2018 (16:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Victor Olofsson, who scored a Swedish Hockey League-leading 27 goals this past season, has signed a two-year deal with the Buffalo Sabres. More...

How the Capitals can beat the Penguins this time
April 24, 2018 (09:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Our writers imagine several scenarios in which Washington solves its Pittsburgh problem, and Ovechkin and the Capitals finally get past their perpetual playoff nemesis. More...

How the Knights became the most successful expansion franchise...ever
April 24, 2018 (07:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Vegas Golden Knights overcame 50 years' worth of expansion-franchise failure with one historic season. All it took was a roster full of misfit stars with a point to prove. More...

Canes owner establishing new identity for the team
April 24, 2018 (06:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
It won't be business as usual with Tom Dundon calling the shots. Here's the latest on the coach and GM searches, and how he plans to draw fans. More...

Backstrom on another Pens series: 'Here we go'
April 23, 2018 (22:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Capitals hope the third time is a charm as they face the defending champion Penguins in the second round for the third straight postseason. More...

The Blue Jackets' offseason game plan
April 23, 2018 (21:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Another season filled with dominant stretches ended in an early playoff exit. Here's how the Blue Jackets take the next step. More...

Maple Leafs hold moment of silence for victims
April 23, 2018 (20:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Maple Leafs paid tribute to the victims of a van attack in Toronto that left 10 pedestrians dead and 15 injured on Monday before their playoff game against Boston. More...

Candidates who could replace Chuck Fletcher as Wild GM
April 23, 2018 (17:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Who might Minnesota land as its next general manager? Greg Wyshysnki offers a few options, from Nashville's Paul Fenton to -- don't laugh -- NBC's Pierre McGuire. More...

Flames name Bill Peters as new head coach
April 23, 2018 (12:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Calgary Flames named Bill Peters as their head coach Monday, three days after he resigned as the head coach of the Hurricanes. More...