Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Blues get handed a loss
May 16, 2019 (07:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Sharks go up 2-1 after a wild Game 3 in St. Louis that was marred by an officiating controversy. Plus, get ready for Game 4 of Bruins-Canes. More...

Blues incensed after no-call in OT loss to Sharks
May 16, 2019 (02:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Officials missed a hand pass by the Sharks' Timo Meier during the sequence that led to San Jose's winning goal in overtime Wednesday night, and the no-call was not reviewable, leaving the Blues fuming. More...

Kane sets U.S. scoring record at world champs
May 15, 2019 (17:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Patrick Kane scored a goal and had two assists to become the United States' all-time leading scorer at the world hockey championship in a 6-3 win over Britain on Wednesday. More...

Blue Jackets sign goalie Merzlikins to 1-year deal
May 15, 2019 (17:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
With free agent Sergei Bobrovsky expected to depart, the Blue Jackets have locked in goaltender Elvis Merzlikins for next season. More...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Bruins one win away from Cup Final
May 15, 2019 (17:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Boston weathered the storm in Game 3 and will look to close things out Thursday. Plus, the Blues welcome the Sharks to St. Louis. More...

Sabres hire Krueger as Housley's replacement
May 15, 2019 (17:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Sabres have hired Ralph Krueger to become their next head coach with hopes he will end the team's eight-year playoff drought. More...

Canes' goalie switch not enough to avoid 3-0 hole
May 15, 2019 (17:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Hurricanes changed starting goalies on Tuesday, going with Curtis McElhinney over Petr Mrazek for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Bruins, but the result was the same. More...

Bruins' Wagner sent for tests, to miss Game 4
May 15, 2019 (16:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Bruins RW Chris Wagner will miss at least Game 4 against the Hurricanes as he undergoes tests on his injured arm. More...

Blues anthem singer battling MS hopes ride continues as long as possible
May 15, 2019 (14:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
It's the final season for Charles Glenn, whose backstory includes being body-slammed by Meat Loaf and having his mic cut out during the audition. More...

How the NHL trade deadline shaped the final four playoff teams
May 15, 2019 (08:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Boston, Carolina, St. Louis and San Jose all made moves (and non-moves) that made a big impact on their postseason run. More...

Who stands out in every Central Division team's prospect system?
May 15, 2019 (07:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Kirill Kaprizov, Cale Makar and Adam Boqvist lead a relatively shallow Central Division prospect pool. How does each team's farm system stack up? More...

Reports: Sabres hire Krueger to replace Housley
May 15, 2019 (01:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Buffalo Sabres have hired Ralph Krueger to become their next head coach, according to multiple reports. More...

Canes' goalie switch not enough to avoid 0-3 hole
May 15, 2019 (01:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Hurricanes changed starting goalies on Tuesday, going with Curtis McElhinney over Petr Mrazek for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Bruins, but the result was the same. More...

Canes switch goalies, start McElhinney in Game 3
May 14, 2019 (20:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Hurricanes changed starting goalies on Tuesday, going with Curtis McElhinney over Petr Mrazek for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Bruins. More...

Hurricanes, Bruins face off in Game 3
May 14, 2019 (19:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
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Leafs president Shanahan signs 6-year extension
May 14, 2019 (17:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan has signed a six-year contract extension through 2024-25 after leading a resurgence that has seen the franchise make the playoffs in each of the past three seasons. More...

Switzerland blanks Austria at hockey worlds
May 14, 2019 (17:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Switzerland, Germany, Denmark and Latvia all notched wins Tuesday at the hockey world championship. More...

Rangers, Islanders and Flyers lead Metro Division prospect systems
May 14, 2019 (14:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Many Metropolitan teams have restocked in rebuilds. Which prospects are ready to make the NHL jump next season? More...

Birds of a feather: Best sibling combos in sports
May 14, 2019 (09:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Whether they're rivals or partners, sibling duos are a common sight in the sports world. We take a look at standout sibling combinations in professional sports. More...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Sharks' Game 2 struggles continue
May 14, 2019 (06:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
St. Louis ties up the West final with a 4-2 win. See our pick for play of the night, three stars and a preview of Tuesday night's game. More...

Blues defenseman Bortuzzo plays unlikely hero
May 14, 2019 (01:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
He wasn't the only star, but after their defenseman who has never been known for his offensive flourish roofed a shot past the Sharks' Martin Jones that ended up being the game-winning tally, the Blues wanted to talk only about Robert Bortuzzo. More...

Ducks' Kesler has hip surgery, likely out '19-20
May 13, 2019 (15:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Ducks center Ryan Kesler had another hip surgery, a resurfacing that will likely keep him out for the 2019-20 season. Kesler has struggled since an earlier hip surgery in 2017. More...

Larkin lifts U.S. past Finland in OT at worlds
May 13, 2019 (15:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Dylan Larkin scored with 1:13 left in overtime and Cory Schneider stopped 24 shots, lifting the United States to a 3-2 win over Finland on Monday at the world hockey championship. More...

Blues look to even it up with the Sharks in Game 2
May 13, 2019 (11:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
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Prospect pool risers and fallers for every Atlantic Division team
May 13, 2019 (11:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
With prospect seasons winding down, we check in on the Atlantic Division teams' pipelines and who might be ready to make an NHL impact next season. More...

Cancel the NHL rulebook: The Stanley Cup Playoffs' weirdest controversies
May 13, 2019 (09:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
There's been no shortage of angst with the officiating this postseason. Which plays were the officials' fault, and which are simply bad rules? More...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Canes eating a 'poop sandwich,' down 2-0 to Bruins
May 13, 2019 (06:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Carolina captain Justin Williams had a colorful quote on the team's situation. Plus, a preview of Monday night's Sharks-Blues Game 2. More...

Canes eat 'poop sandwich' after Bruins thumping
May 12, 2019 (20:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Carolina Hurricanes captain Justin Williams said the Canes will have to chew on a "poop sandwich" after their blowout loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals. More...

Canes, Bruins face off in Game 2
May 12, 2019 (11:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
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U.S. regroups at hockey worlds with France rout
May 12, 2019 (08:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The United States rebounded from an upset loss to Slovakia in the opening game at the ice hockey world championship by routing France 7-1 on Sunday. More...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Blues gift-wrap Game 1 to Sharks
May 12, 2019 (07:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The ice was tilted in San Jose's favor on Saturday night. Look back on the 6-3 win, and get ready for Sunday's Bruins-Canes game here. More...

Blues: Goalie Binnington hung 'out to dry' in loss
May 12, 2019 (03:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The Blues were apologetic to Jordan Binnington after their rookie goaltender made 19 saves in a Game 1 loss to the Sharks that was marred by 11 turnovers and gaffes from St. Louis defensemen. More...

Possible NHL top pick Kakko lifts Finns at worlds
May 11, 2019 (19:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Kaapo Kakko, the possible top pick in June's NHL draft, now has five goals in two games at the world championships after his Saturday hat trick lifted Finland to a 4-2 win vs. Slovakia. More...

David Perron on Joe Thornton hit: 'I think it's affected my life a lot'
May 11, 2019 (07:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
A play in 2010 concussed the Blues center, ending his season after just 10 games. More...

Slovakia stuns U.S. in world championship opener
May 10, 2019 (21:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Slovakia beat the U.S. 4-1 on Friday on the opening day of the world hockey championship. More...

Stars attend funeral for 20-year vet Red Kelly
May 10, 2019 (16:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Honorary pallbearers for Red Kelly, an eight-time Stanley Cup champ, included Frank Mahovlich, Darryl Sittler, Lanny McDonald, Bob Baun, Dick Duff, Ron Ellis, Dave Keon, Eddie Shack and Jim Gregory. More...

There have been 5 Game 7s highlighted by Patrick Maroon's 2OT goal
May 10, 2019 (15:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
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Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Bruins strike first on Hurricanes
May 10, 2019 (08:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
A 5-2 win in Boston kicks off the Eastern Conference final. We recap all of Thursday's action and get you ready for the weekend. More...

2019 Stanley Cup playoffs: Sharks vs. Blues series preview, pick
May 10, 2019 (08:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Both teams won epic Game 7s to get here. Will the power of the Joes take San Jose to the Stanley Cup Final? Or will St. Louis' magical run continue? More...

Looking ahead for the Avalanche: How to become the NHL's next superpower
May 10, 2019 (08:30) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
It was another surprisingly good season for Colorado, with elite young players leading the way. Here's how they level up to the top tier in 2019-20. More...

Tavares hurts oblique, to miss worlds for Canada
May 09, 2019 (16:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
John Tavares is returning to Toronto from Slovakia, where he injured his oblique during practice for the hockey world championships for Team Canada. He will miss the event. More...

Tavares hurts oblique during practice for worlds
May 09, 2019 (12:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
John Tavares' status to play with Team Canada at the world championships is uncertain after the center injured his oblique during practice in Slovakia. More...

Assembling a 'Bunch of Jerks': How this Hurricanes team was built
May 09, 2019 (12:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
No one expected the Carolina Hurricanes to reach the Eastern Conference finals, but here they are. How was the magical roster constructed? More...

Conn Smythe Watch: Rask, Hertl lead the pack
May 09, 2019 (12:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
As we draw one round closer to the Stanley Cup Final, some favorites have emerged for MVP of the 2019 postseason. More...

2019 Stanley Cup playoffs: Tonight's best bets
May 09, 2019 (12:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
With plenty of betting opportunities for the conference finals, our experts give their best bets for Thursday's Stanley Cup action. More...

2019 NHL playoffs: Picks on the conference final series
May 09, 2019 (12:00) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
We're down to the final four in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs. Who wins Bruins-Hurricanes and Sharks-Blues? Our experts weigh in. More...

Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: Sharks reach final four after outlasting Avalanche
May 09, 2019 (07:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
The conference finals are set following San Jose's win. Plus, watch the 49ers O-linemen's beer-soaked hype video, and get ready for Bruins-Canes. More...

Avs captain takes blame for controversial no-goal
May 09, 2019 (07:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog shouldered the responsibility Wednesday night after a rare offside call erased a Colorado goal and torpedoed the Avs' momentum in a season-ending loss to the Sharks. More...

2019 Stanley Cup playoffs: Bruins vs. Hurricanes series preview, pick
May 09, 2019 (07:15) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
Will the magic run for the "Bunch of Jerks" continue, or will Boston get back to the Stanley Cup Final? We assess the matchup in seven categories. More...

Sharks move on to conference final after 3-1 win in Game 7
May 09, 2019 (00:45) [ Indexed from ESPN.com ]
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