Juwan Howard joins list of stars who returned to coach team
May 23, 2019 (11:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Juwan Howard is far from the only prominent ex-player to take over as coach of his former team. Here's a list of notables across sports. More...

Whom should you root for in the Stanley Cup Final?
May 23, 2019 (09:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Haven't been paying too much attention? Was your team already knocked out? We help you decide whether to get behind the Blues or the Bruins. More...

How the Bruins and Blues were built, and who has the edge
May 23, 2019 (07:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Roster construction is a never-ending debate. We examine how the GMs assembled the Stanley Cup Final teams -- and identify where one team is better. More...

Davidson takes reins of Rangers' rare rebuild
May 23, 2019 (00:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
John Davidson takes over as Rangers president as the team undergoes a rebuild. More...

For long-suffering Blues fans and players, it's different this time
May 22, 2019 (09:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
For the first time since 1970, St. Louis will witness a Stanley Cup Final. The franchise and fan base are quite deserving of the ultimate prize. More...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Blues win the West
May 22, 2019 (08:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
For the first time since 1970, St. Louis is headed to the Cup Final. We look back at their epic triumph over the Sharks. More...

'Resilient' Blues savor improbable run to Cup Final
May 22, 2019 (01:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
As late as Jan. 2, the Blues were in last place overall in the NHL. Now, they're four wins away from hoisting the first Stanley Cup in franchise history after eliminating the Sharks in Game 6 of the Western Conference finals Tuesday night. More...

Looking ahead for the Sharks: Erik Karlsson a massive summer domino
May 21, 2019 (22:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Sharks' Stanley Cup journey fell short again and some key veterans are without a deal for 2019-20. Here's what's in store this offseason. More...

Blues head to Stanley Cup Final after 5-1 win
May 21, 2019 (22:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
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Bruins to scrimmage to keep sharp for Cup Final
May 21, 2019 (20:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Bruins will hold a public intrasquad scrimmage on Thursday night, and coach Bruce Cassidy said he'll try to maintain a regular game-day schedule so that the players will stay sharp before the opener of the Stanley Cup Final on Monday. More...

Sharks without Karlsson, Pavelski, Hertl for G6
May 21, 2019 (20:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Sharks will be without star defenseman Erik Karlsson, captain Joe Pavelski and key center Tomas Hertl as they face elimination in Game 6 of the Western finals in St. Louis on Tuesday night. More...

Canada tops U.S. to wrap prelim round at worlds
May 21, 2019 (17:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Pierre-Luc Dubois scored early to back the shutout goaltending of Matt Murray, sending Canada past the United States 3-0 on Tuesday at the world hockey championship. Both teams already were assured quarterfinal berths. More...

Sharks to be without Karlsson, Hertl for Game 6
May 21, 2019 (13:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Sharks will be without Erik Karlsson and Tomas Hertl for Game 6 against the Blues, while center Joe Pavelski will be a game-time decision. More...

Canes' Martinook, de Haan both have surgery
May 21, 2019 (11:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Forward Jordan Martinook and defenseman Calvin de Haan both had offseason surgeries, Carolina Hurricanes GM Don Waddell announced Tuesday. More...

Breakout prospects for all 31 NHL teams in 2018-19
May 21, 2019 (09:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Which prospects took the biggest steps forward this season for each NHL team? More...

Will the Sharks come back and win the Western Conference finals?
May 21, 2019 (08:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Our panel debates whether San Jose can come back from another 3-2 deficit, and the players who will have to step up for it to happen again. More...

'I bet with my heart': How a St. Louis Blues fan could win $100K
May 21, 2019 (08:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Scott Berry, a casual gambler and St. Louis native, bet $400 on his beloved Blues in January at 250-1 to win the Stanley Cup. Now, his ticket could pay off big time. More...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Blues push Sharks to the brink
May 20, 2019 (23:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Do the Sharks have another comeback in them? We break down Game 5 and look ahead to the rest of the series. More...

Banged-up Chara says he's on track for Final
May 20, 2019 (17:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara returned to practice and worked out with the full squad Monday, his first such workout since sitting out Boston's Eastern Conference-clinching victory over Carolina with an undisclosed injury. More...

Great Britain, Italy win to avoid relegation
May 20, 2019 (17:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Both Great Britain and Italy picked up their first wins of the world hockey championship to avoid relegation. More...

Women start union, hope to have new league
May 20, 2019 (11:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
A group of elite women hockey players have started a union and want to promote the formation of a new North American league. More...

Source: No added discipline for Blues' Barbashev
May 20, 2019 (11:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Blues forward Ivan Barbashev will not receive any supplemental discipline from the NHL Department of Player Safety after a high hit that helped take Sharks forward Tomas Hertl out of Game 5 of the Western Conference finals, according to a source. More...

NHL Prospect of the Year: Why Cale Makar is a franchise defenseman
May 20, 2019 (11:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Avalanche blueliner was downright terrific this year. Here's a look at his season, along with five prospects who pushed him for the top spot. More...

Injuries leave Sharks sputtering against Blues
May 19, 2019 (21:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
A rash of injuries left the San Jose Sharks without key players Tomas Hertl, Joe Pavelski and Erik Karlsson during the third period of Sunday's 5-0 loss to the St. Louis Blues in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals. More...

Bruins' hurt captain Chara skates, no practice
May 19, 2019 (15:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Three days after he had to miss Game 4 of the Eastern Conference final because of an undisclosed injury, Boston Bruins captain Zdeno Chara skated before practice on Sunday. More...

U.S. tops Germany to clinch spot in quarters
May 19, 2019 (15:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Dylan Larkin scored a tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and the United States went on to beat Germany 3-1 Sunday at the world championships. More...

Bruins hope Chara recovers in time for Cup Final
May 18, 2019 (16:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Bruins captain Zdeno Chara, who missed the Eastern Conference final with an undisclosed injury, hopes to be able to return in time for the Stanley Cup Final. More...

U.S. routs Denmark at worlds behind DeBrincat
May 18, 2019 (10:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Alex DeBrincat had two goals and an assist to help the United States rout Denmark 7-1 on Saturday for the Americans' fourth straight victory during preliminary play at the world championships. More...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Blues get even with the Sharks
May 18, 2019 (07:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
We're down to a best-of-three in the Western Conference final. Plus, what's going on with Erik Karlsson? More...

Blues 'move on' from OT loss, close out Game 4
May 18, 2019 (03:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Coming off a controversial loss in Game 3, the Blues heeded coach Craig Berube's message to "move on" and kept their focus in a 2-1 Game 4 victory. More...

Senators sued by bus driver in harassment case
May 17, 2019 (23:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Randy Lee, a former Ottawa Senators assistant general manager, and the team were sued Friday for negligence over allegations Lee harassed a hotel shuttle bus driver last year. A bar and grill where Lee was served was also named as a defendant. More...

Finland, Czech Republic cruise to shutout wins
May 17, 2019 (17:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Finland shut out Britain 5-0 at the hockey world championships on Friday, and the Czech Republic beat Italy 8-0. More...

The big winners of the 2019 NHL playoffs (so far)
May 17, 2019 (16:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
We know which teams are still alive, but who are the big winners of the first two and a half rounds? We identify the top players, execs and coaches. More...

Top prospects for every Pacific Division team, including Vegas' Glass
May 17, 2019 (16:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Which NHL prospects look ready to bring an influx of youth to the veteran-heavy rosters on the West Coast? More...

The Wysh List: There's nothing to be learned from the 2019 NHL playoffs
May 17, 2019 (16:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
In a copycat league, here's why the cats shouldn't be copying what they're seeing this spring. Plus, Jersey Fouls, Krueger Time in Buffalo and more. More...

Sharks bothered by people saying they're lucky
May 17, 2019 (15:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Sharks coach Peter DeBoer said it "irks" him when the word 'lucky' is used to describe his team, saying it's "disrespectful to our group and what we've done. More...

John Davidson named next Rangers president
May 17, 2019 (14:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
John Davidson played eight seasons with the Rangers, including their run to the Stanley Cup Final in 1979. More...

Sources: Davidson to become Rangers president
May 17, 2019 (13:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
John Davidson played eight seasons with the Rangers, including their run to the Stanley Cup Final in 1979. More...

Devils ending partnership with NWHL's Riveters
May 17, 2019 (13:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The NWHL still intends to have the Riveters play next season, but they will need to find a new place to play after the NHL's Devils dissolved their relationship with the women's hockey team. More...

Blues' energy line lacks name, but drives success
May 17, 2019 (10:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Patrick Maroon, Tyler Bozak and Robert Thomas have electrified St. Louis with their forecheck and their offensive prowess during this playoff run. More...

How NHL players handle 'Game of Thrones' spoilers
May 17, 2019 (09:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Sometimes one finds oneself in a hotel with a crummy TV. Other times, one finds oneself playing a game at 9 p.m .ET. Here's how NHLers cope. More...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Bruins sweep their way into Cup Final
May 17, 2019 (06:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The result was never really in question; now the B's wait to see who they'll play next. We recap their win, and preview Sharks-Blues Game 4. More...

'Unbelievable' Rask carries Bruins past Hurricanes
May 17, 2019 (05:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask continued his strong postseason run Thursday with a 24-save shutout in Game 4 as Boston eliminated the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference finals. More...

Looking ahead for the Hurricanes: Time to pay Sebastian Aho
May 17, 2019 (05:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Hurricanes have arrived earlier than expected, so their defeat in the conference final isn't all bad. Here's how they improve for 2019-20. More...

Bruins expect Chara to be ready for Game 1
May 17, 2019 (05:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said Thursday that the undisclosed injury that sidelined captain Zdeno Chara for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals isn't believed to be serious and Chara is expected to be ready for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. More...

Canes look to avoid sweep against the Bruins
May 17, 2019 (05:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
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Mantha lifts Canada; Kakko carries Finland
May 17, 2019 (05:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Anthony Mantha scored twice to lift Canada to a 5-2 victory over France at the hockey world championship on Thursday. More...

Blues D Dunn day-to-day with upper-body injury
May 16, 2019 (17:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Blues could be without defenseman Vince Dunn for Game 4 of their Western Conference finals series against the Sharks on Friday. More...

Preds, Nashville reach 30-year lease extension
May 16, 2019 (15:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Predators' new lease agreement will help keep the franchise in Nashville through 2049 and eventually end a city subsidy costing Metro Nashville approximately $3.5 million a year for arena maintenance. More...

It's a test: Blues must focus after blown call
May 16, 2019 (15:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Blues are trying to move past the blown call that helped cost them Game 3 and prepare for Game 4 against the Sharks. More...