Vladimir Tarasenko is shining brightest in his biggest NHL moment
May 31, 2019 (13:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The star winger's hot streak has come at a perfect time for the Blues. But he also has rounded out his game this season. More...

Colton Parayko and the Blues are playing for Laila Anderson
May 31, 2019 (13:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The 11-year-old fan battling HLH has inspired the St. Louis defenseman and his teammates in their Stanley Cup playoff march. More...

Blues' Sundqvist suspended for Game 3 after hit
May 30, 2019 (20:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist has been suspended for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final for delivering an elbow to the head of Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk. More...

NWHL nixes expansion plans, open to changes
May 30, 2019 (20:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The National Women's Hockey League is canceling plans to add a pair of Canadian teams for the 2019-20 season for now and making clear it is open to doing what's best for women's hockey -- even if that means a new league. More...

Maple Leafs defenseman Zaitsev asks for trade
May 30, 2019 (17:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Maple Leafs defenseman Nikita Zaitsev has asked for a trade for personal reasons, and the team is willing to make it happen. More...

Gary Bettman's War and Peace: The cases for, against a lockout-free CBA
May 30, 2019 (11:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
We could be headed for another lockout on the commish's watch, but there's hope on both sides. Plus, a puck-tracking update, Jersey Fouls and more. More...

Welcome to a golden age of American hockey talent
May 30, 2019 (08:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
With at least five potential American top-10 picks, the 2019 NHL draft class could come to define the future of United States hockey. More...

The five teams that should trade for Phil Kessel
May 30, 2019 (08:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
As is tradition, the Penguins wing is back in the rumor mill. We identify the teams that should make a play for him this summer. More...

Gunnarsson's OT plea: 'Need one more chance'
May 30, 2019 (07:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
After ringing the puck off the post late in the third period, Carl Gunnarsson told Blues coach Craig Berube he needed just "one more chance." He went on to score the winning goal at 3 minutes, 51 seconds of overtime. More...

Bruins' Grzelcyk (head) sent to hospital after hit
May 30, 2019 (07:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Bruins defenseman Matt Grzelcyk was taken to the hospital for further evaluation after being hit hard into the boards by Blues forward Oskar Sundqvist in the first period of the Stanley Cup Final's Game 2. More...

Belichick draws roars waving Bruins 'fan banner'
May 30, 2019 (07:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Patriots coach Bill Belichick grinned as he waved the Boston Bruins "fan banner" high above his head before Wednesday night's Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final. More...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Blues cap wild Game 2 with OT win
May 30, 2019 (06:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
It took over 50 years, but St. Louis has its first Stanley Cup Final win in franchise history. Here's the best and worst of what happened in Game 2. More...

Sharks bring back Boughner as assistant
May 29, 2019 (18:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Bob Boughner, who oversaw the Sharks' defense for two seasons before becoming the head coach of the Panthers, is returning to San Jose as an assistant. More...

Blues winger Thomas out for Game 2 of finals
May 29, 2019 (14:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Blues winger Robert Thomas will miss Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final due to an undisclosed injury. More...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Bruins-Blues Game 2 FAQ
May 29, 2019 (07:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Is Torey Krug the next Scott Stevens? How can St. Louis prevent another comeback? Should we be worried about Jordan Binnington? More...

Everybody loves Zdeno Chara
May 29, 2019 (07:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The mountainous Bruins captain has his team in another Stanley Cup Final. Teammates and opponents offer up tales of playing with or against him. More...

Prospect Kakko to pass on scouting combine
May 28, 2019 (16:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Kaapo Kakko, who led Finland to the gold medal at the world hockey championships on Sunday, has canceled his appearance at the NHL scouting combine this week. More...

Oilers turn to veteran Tippett as new head coach
May 28, 2019 (14:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Dave Tippett, who has been the head coach of the Coyotes and Stars, has been hired by the Oilers to take over a team that has missed the playoffs in 12 of the past 13 seasons. More...

NHL players' solutions to replay review controversies
May 28, 2019 (14:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
There has been no shortage of controversy this postseason. We asked players in the Stanley Cup Final how they'd fix the system. More...

Guide to the NHL scouting combine: What to expect from each test
May 28, 2019 (14:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Here's a look at what to watch for this week in Buffalo at the 2019 NHL scouting combine, including the dreaded Wingate test. More...

Why don't prospects skate at the NHL combine?
May 28, 2019 (14:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Insight into why the NHL combine lacks any skating component, and imagining what on-ice testing would look like. More...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Bruins strike first with 4-2 win in Game 1
May 28, 2019 (14:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Boston started slowly but roared back in the second half of the Cup Final opener. Get caught up on all the Game 1 insights here. More...

Undisciplined Blues vow to regroup after loss
May 28, 2019 (03:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
After losing a 2-0 lead in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the Blues vowed to regroup. "We need more than we gave tonight," said Blues coach Craig Berube. More...

Helmetless Krug sparks Bruins with huge hit
May 28, 2019 (03:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
After tangling with Blues forward David Perron in the third period, Bruins defenseman Torey Krug lost his helmet and skated the length of the ice to deliver a huge hit on St. Louis rookie Robert Thomas in Boston's Game 1 win Monday night. More...

Kuznetsov denies drug use after video surfaces
May 28, 2019 (03:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Capitals star Evgeny Kuznetsov has denied ever using drugs after a video surfaced of him sitting next to a table on which there are two lines of white powder in what appears to be a hotel room. More...

Bruins take Game 1, 4-2
May 27, 2019 (23:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
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Bettman: NHL to consider expanded video review
May 27, 2019 (21:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said Monday that the league will consider expanding video review. Bettman said the league's GMs will discuss the issue next month. More...

Blues' Dunn out for Game 1 but Thomas to play
May 27, 2019 (12:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Blues won't have defenseman Vince Dunn for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final but will have forward Robert Thomas in the lineup, coach Craig Berube said Monday. More...

2019 Stanley Cup Final: Picks on the winner, Conn Smythe
May 27, 2019 (11:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
It's down to the Blues and the Bruins. Our panel offers up its picks on the series, plus who will win Conn Smythe as playoff MVP. More...

Visiting fan's guide to the Stanley Cup Final
May 27, 2019 (11:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Bruins and Blues have their own traditions, sights and smells. And lots of beer. Here's a look at the must-hit spots in Boston and St. Louis. More...

Who's going to win the Stanley Cup?
May 27, 2019 (11:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
We examine the Cup Final matchup, predict what bizarre rules controversy might plague the series and give takes on Brad Marchand, "Gloria" and more. More...

Rouyn-Noranda tops Halifax to win Memorial Cup
May 27, 2019 (03:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Rouyn-Noranda also beat Halifax in six games in the QMJHL final to win the President's Cup. More...

Finland defeats Canada for gold at hockey worlds
May 26, 2019 (17:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Marko Anttila scored the tying and go-ahead goals to help Finland win its third gold title. More...

Bruins' Marchand (hand) is 'good' for Game 1
May 26, 2019 (15:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Brad Marchand did not practice Sunday, taking a maintenance day after hurting his hand, but coach Bruce Cassidy said he'll be ready to play Monday. More...

Ranking Brad Marchand's top 25 heel moments
May 26, 2019 (15:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The slew-foots, the elbows, the Twitter trolling, the ... licking? Here are the greatest hits of the Bruin opposing players and fans love to hate. More...

Bruins' Marchand sits out for maintenance day
May 26, 2019 (14:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Brad Marchand did not practice Sunday, taking a maintenance day after hurting his hand, but coach Bruce Cassidy said he'll be ready to play Monday. More...

Canada, Finland set for world hockey title game
May 25, 2019 (17:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Canada beat the Czech Republic 5-1 on Saturday and will face Finland, which upset Russia 1-0, in the world hockey championship final. More...

Canadiens sign defenseman Kulak to 3-year deal
May 25, 2019 (16:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Defenseman Brett Kulak has agreed to a three-year extension with the Montreal Canadiens. More...

Bookie Blues: Sportsbooks sweat Stanley Cup
May 24, 2019 (17:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Of the four teams Caesars Sportsbook went into the postseason with a liability on to win the Stanley Cup, only the St. Louis Blues made the playoffs. More...

Modano back to Minnesota roots as Wild adviser
May 24, 2019 (07:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Mike Modano has decided to return to his NHL roots in Minnesota. More...

2019 Stanley Cup Final by the numbers: How the Bruins, Blues match up
May 24, 2019 (07:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
We break down the matchups in goal, at forward, on defense, on special teams and everything in between. More...

Marchand appears to avoid injury in B's tuneup
May 24, 2019 (00:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Bruins leading scorer Brad Marchand returned without missing a shift after appearing to hurt his left hand Thursday night when the team held an intrasquad scrimmage to tune up for the Stanley Cup Final. More...

Karlsson, Thornton's future with Sharks uncertain
May 23, 2019 (19:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The futures of key players Erik Karlsson, Joe Thornton and Joe Pavelski are among the San Jose Sharks' major questions to answer heading into an offseason of uncertainty. More...

NWHL agrees to deal boosting salaries, benefits
May 23, 2019 (19:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The National Women's Hockey League and its players' association has agreed on a deal that increases salaries, offers a 50-50 split of sponsor-related revenues and improves benefits. More...

Canada wins; U.S., Sweden out in world hockey
May 23, 2019 (19:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Canada beat Switzerland in overtime Thursday, but the United States and defending champion Sweden were eliminated in the world hockey championship. In the semifinals, Canada will face the Czech Republic, and Russia will play Finland. More...

Voynov to have NHL suspension lifted midseason
May 23, 2019 (19:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
An arbitrator ruled Thursday that defenseman Slava Voynov's NHL suspension will be lifted at the midpoint of the 2019-20 season. Voynov, then with the Kings, was suspended indefinitely following his domestic violence arrest on Oct. 20, 2014. More...

The Wysh List: Rating Bruins, Blues players by Stanley Cup worthiness
May 23, 2019 (12:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Who deserves to win the Cup the most? We rate all the key members of both teams. Plus, Jersey Foul of the Week and more. More...

Isles' Nelson signs 6-year deal after career year
May 23, 2019 (11:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
After setting career highs in points and assists, forward Brock Nelson signed a six-year deal with the Islanders on Thursday. The value of the deal is $36 million, according to multiple reports. More...

Leafs assistant Smith named new Senators coach
May 23, 2019 (11:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Maple Leafs assistant D.J. Smith has been named the new head coach of the Senators. More...

How much do you know about Boston sports' reign of dominance?
May 23, 2019 (11:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Teams from Boston just keep making it to the finals, whether it's the Stanley Cup or Super Bowl. How well do you remember this run of dominance that most other fans might like to forget? More...