NHL

Matthews among finalists for Ted Lindsay Award

Auston Matthews, Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov were named finalists for the Ted Lindsay Award on Wednesday.[read more]

Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, game previews for the NHL's postseason

From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Explore the full results, and coverage on each team.[read more]

The five burning questions that will tilt the series between Bruins, Panthers

Who will win the special teams battle? Can Florida rattle Jeremy Swayman? Here are the key matchups, situations in the Atlantic Division clash.[read more]

NHL odds to win 2024 playoffs, Stanley Cup, conference futures

2024 NHL futures odds for every team to advance to the Stanley Cup and to win it all.[read more]

NHL playoffs MVP, Conn Smythe Trophy betting odds

Every player's odds to win the Conn Smythe Trophy in the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs.[read more]

Canes' not-so-special teams glaring in Game 2 loss

The Hurricanes, who trail their Eastern Conference semifinal series to the Rangers 2-0 after a loss Tuesday, are now 0-for-10 on the power play in the round, and captain Jordan Staal said "everyone in the room knows our special teams need to be better."[read more]

2024 NHL Stanley Cup betting tips: Props, picks, futures

2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs second-round betting tips and Conn Smythe Trophy picks.[read more]

Why everyone -- including Draymond Green and Steve Kerr -- sees Macklin Celebrini as a can't-miss prospect

The expected No. 1 pick in the upcoming draft, Celebrini has seen athletic success up close over the years with his dad working for a number of professional sports teams.[read more]

2024 NHL draft order: Picks 1-16 following draft lottery

The San Jose Sharks will have the first pick for the event held on June 28 and 29 at The Sphere in Las Vegas.[read more]

Stanley Cup playoff lessons: Maybe just don't give the Oilers a power play?

With much of the opening round in the books, here are the top takeaways that will influence the next set of matchups through to the Cup Final.[read more]