Sharks' Pavelski scores in return from injury
May 08, 2019 (21:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Sharks captain Joe Pavelski returned to the lineup for Game 7 of San Jose's second-round series against the Avalanche on Wednesday night, his first action since suffering a gruesome head injury on April 23 against the Golden Knights. More...

Sabres owners give up women's team in NWHL
May 08, 2019 (19:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Pegula family, which owns the Bills and Sabres, is severing its relationship with the NWHL. More...

Blues and disco: It's all 'Gloria' after Game 7 win
May 08, 2019 (19:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
A radio station in St. Louis is celebrating the Blues' Game 7 win to advance to the Western Conference finals by playing the 1982 hit "Gloria" for 24 hours straight. More...

Sharks vs. Avalanche in Game 7: X factors and our picks
May 08, 2019 (11:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
San Jose and Colorado will face off one more time this season. We debate the key factors that will determine the outcome and make our picks. More...

Hometown hero Maroon lifts Blues in Game 7 OT
May 08, 2019 (11:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Pat Maroon's goal pushed the Blues past the Stars and into the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night in what was a record third series this postseason to go to a Game 7 overtime. More...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Blues win glorious double-OT thriller over Stars
May 08, 2019 (08:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
St. Louis' incredible run in calendar year 2019 continues. Relive Game 7, and get ready for Avs-Sharks on Wednesday night. More...

Blues win caps historic Game 7 OT playoff trifecta
May 08, 2019 (02:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Patrick Maroon's goal pushed the Blues past the Stars and into the Western Conference finals on Tuesday in what was a record third series this postseason to go to a Game 7 overtime. More...

Blues win Game 7, head to Western Conference final
May 08, 2019 (02:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
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Bruins' McAvoy suspended for Game 1 vs. Canes
May 07, 2019 (18:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy has been suspended for one game for an illegal check to the head of Blue Jackets forward Josh Anderson. More...

Ken Holland doesn't inspire much confidence as Oilers GM ... yet
May 07, 2019 (18:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
There's a new sheriff in Edmonton, but will it just be business as usual? There might be hope down the road. More...

Oilers make Holland GM; Hitchcock out as coach
May 07, 2019 (11:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Oilers introduced Ken Holland as the new general manager, and he announced that coach Ken Hitchcock will not be back next season. More...

Blues vs. Stars in Game 7: X factors and our picks
May 07, 2019 (11:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
It has all come down to Tuesday night for St. Louis and Dallas. We debate the key factors that will determine the outcome, and make our picks. More...

Columbus in 'you never know' mode after ouster
May 07, 2019 (11:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Blue Jackets were eliminated by the Bruins in the second round with a 3-0 loss in Game 6. Now the team is wondering, what's next? More...

Undented Rask lifts Bruins to first ECF since '13
May 07, 2019 (11:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask capped a masterful series with a clutch Game 6 performance, helping Boston blank the Blue Jackets 3-0 on Monday night on their way to the Eastern Conference finals. More...

Meet the next three No. 1 overall NHL draft picks
May 07, 2019 (11:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
You know all about Jack Hughes. But who will be the No. 1 overall pick in 2020, 2021 and 2022? Here's an early introduction to the top names. More...

The NHL's love affair with hair
May 07, 2019 (11:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
We don't see as many mullets as we used to, but hockey players still find ways to innovate on top of their heads and all over their faces. More...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Bruins advance, Avs and Sharks will go seven
May 07, 2019 (06:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Boston will meet Carolina next, while Gabriel Landeskog & Co. live another day. Plus, Brad Marchand had some captivating postgame behavior. More...

Avs recover to force Game 7, cite frustration
May 07, 2019 (06:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
While Colorado certainly burned its share of desperation during their Game 6 OT win over San Jose, the highest octane available in forcing a Game 7 was pure frustration, the Avalanche said. More...

Looking ahead for the Blue Jackets: One last push for Panarin, Bobrovsky, Duchene
May 06, 2019 (22:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
After a first-round sweep of the Lightning, Columbus' run ended in Round 2, setting up an offseason in which they'll try to re-sign their stars. More...

Bruins advance after 3-0 win in Game 6
May 06, 2019 (21:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
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Canes' Mrazek back at practice after injury
May 06, 2019 (19:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Petr Mrazek was back at practice after leaving a playoff game early with a lower body injury. More...

Wings hire Verbeek as Yzerman's assistant GM
May 06, 2019 (19:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Pat Verbeek has been hired as the Red Wings' assistant general manager as the NHL's front-office carousel continues. More...

Flyers add Therrien, Yeo to Vigneault's staff
May 06, 2019 (13:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Flyers are adding Michel Therrien and Mike Yeo to Alain Vigneault's new staff. Both are former NHL head coaches. More...

How Martin Jones saved his postseason (and the Sharks')
May 06, 2019 (09:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The San Jose netminder shook off a rough regular season (and Round 1 issues) to become a wall. What changed? There are a few theories. More...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Blues force a Game 7 with Stars
May 06, 2019 (09:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The two teams will square off one more time. Plus, get ready for two Game 6s on Monday, with the Blue Jackets and Avalanche on the brink. More...

Why the Blue Jackets want to win for Nick Foligno
May 06, 2019 (09:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Columbus' captain has inspired his teammates on the ice, as well as through his young daughter's medical challenges. More...

2019 NHL draft top 50 prospect rankings: Turcotte, Caufield climbing the board
May 06, 2019 (09:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Jack Hughes, Alex Turcotte and Cole Caufield lead a talented group of American playmakers in Chris Peters' updated top 50 NHL draft rankings. More...

Stars goalie Bishop 'fine' after exiting early
May 05, 2019 (22:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Ben Bishop is "fine," Dallas coach Jim Montgomery said, after the Stars goaltender exited Sunday's game against the Blues in the third period. More...

Pavelski to travel, but return still up in air
May 05, 2019 (22:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Sharks captain Joe Pavelski will travel to Denver for Game 6, but his playing status is still up in the air. More...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Bruins win wildly, Sharks win mildly
May 05, 2019 (10:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The home teams won in Boston and San Jose, but in very different fashions. Plus, see the Golden Knights' message to racehorse Maximum Security. More...

Lightning favorites to win 2020 Stanley Cup
May 04, 2019 (22:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Despite being swept out of the playoffs this season, the Lightning opened as the favorites to win the 2020 Stanley Cup. More...

Canes' van Riemsdyk (shoulder) out for playoffs
May 04, 2019 (17:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Hurricanes defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk is expected to miss four to six months after undergoing surgery to fix a left shoulder injury suffered in Carolina's series against the New York Islanders. More...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: 'Bunch of Jerks' complete sweep
May 04, 2019 (10:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Carolina is onto the conference final, while Dallas takes control. Plus, look ahead to Saturday night's action. More...

Islanders switch goalies but can't avoid sweep
May 04, 2019 (00:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
By the time coach Barry Trotz made the decision to switch goaltenders, the Islanders were down two goals and on their way to being swept out of the playoffs by the Hurricanes. More...

With 5-2 victory, Carolina advances to Eastern Conference final
May 03, 2019 (21:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
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NHL says Seattle still in mix to host 2021 draft
May 03, 2019 (21:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly says Seattle remains in contention to host the 2021 draft despite arena construction delays. Daly told the Associated Press that if Seattle doesn't host in '21, they'd do so shortly thereafter. More...

Looking ahead for the Islanders: Don't rock the boat
May 03, 2019 (21:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Though they were a quick out in the second round, the Isles got farther than anyone imagined. Here's how they take the next steps. More...

Isles pull Lehner for Greiss but can't avoid sweep
May 03, 2019 (21:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
A switch at goalie Friday night wasn't enough for the Islanders to avert a second-round sweep at the hands of the Hurricanes. More...

Seattle still in mix for 2021 draft, despite delays
May 03, 2019 (18:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Seattle officials hope for a chance to host the entry draft and the expansion draft prior to the debut of the city's NHL franchise for the 2021-22 season, but construction delays for the new arena are jeopardizing that. More...

Breaking down the 2019 NHL Awards nominations
May 03, 2019 (13:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Who should win? Who got snubbed? Plus, Jersey Fouls of the Week, Puck Headlines and more. More...

The secret to Sergei Bobrovsky's playoff redemption tour
May 03, 2019 (09:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
From 2011 to 2018, Bobrovsky went 5-14 in the playoffs, with an .891 save percentage. This year, he's 6-2 and at .933. What has changed? More...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Bruins, Avalanche get even
May 03, 2019 (09:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
These two series look like they could go the distance. Plus, witness a kitten enjoying playoff hockey, and a preview of Friday's action. More...

HOFer, 8-time Cup winner Red Kelly dies at 91
May 02, 2019 (22:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Hall of Famer Red Kelly, who won eight Stanley Cups during his 20 seasons with the Red Wings and Maple Leafs, and also was the first coach of the Los Angeles Kings, has died at age 91. More...

Leafs' Matthews has surgical hardware removed
May 02, 2019 (20:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews underwent a procedure Thursday to remove hardware from a 2014 surgery. The team did not provide details as to the nature of the initial surgery. More...

Rangers agree to terms with ex-Harvard D Fox
May 02, 2019 (20:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Rangers have agreed to terms with defenseman Adam Fox on an entry-level contract. More...

Bruins look to even things up in Game 3
May 02, 2019 (20:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
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Golden Knights elevate McCrimmon to GM role
May 02, 2019 (11:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Kelly McCrimmon, who is credited as a key player in the immediate success of the Golden Knights, has been promoted to general manager, where he will report to president George McPhee. More...

Women's hockey stars to boycott pro leagues
May 02, 2019 (11:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Women's hockey players said they will boycott playing in professional leagues next season, with sources telling ESPN that the hope is the statement applies pressure on the NHL to support a women's league with financial and infrastructural resources. More...

The best storylines of the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs so far
May 02, 2019 (11:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Blue Jackets' wild run? The "Bunch of Jerks" proving most of us wrong? The journey of Cale Makar? We identify our favorites thus far. More...

When Joe Thornton speaks, the San Jose Sharks listen
May 02, 2019 (11:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The elder statesman of the Sharks still has a big voice in the dressing room. We go inside his impact on the team's 2019 playoff run. More...