Kreider's hat trick in 3rd lifts Rangers to East final
Chris Kreider had a third-period hat trick to help New York erase a two-goal deficit and beat Carolina 5-3 in Game 6 on Thursday night. ...
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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. ...
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Keys to the offseason: What's next for the Hurricanes, other eliminated teams?
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2024-25 outlook. ...
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How the Rangers rallied their way to the Eastern Conference finals -- and which key trends will continue
New York is halfway to winning the Stanley Cup, with just two losses. Here are the keys to the team's run, along with intel on their future matchups. ...
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Canada wins again, U.S. beats France at worlds
Canada eased past Norway for its fourth straight win at the ice hockey world championship while the U.S. cruised to a 5-0 victory over France. ...
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Marchand: Injuring opponents 'part of playoffs'
Bruins captain Brad Marchand said Panthers center Sam Bennett "got away with one" when he struck Marchand's head in Game 3, but that opponents seeking to injure each other is just a part of playoff hockey. ...
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NHL draft Big Board: Updated top-32 rankings following under-18 championships, draft lottery
With the draft order set and many prospects' seasons over, here's the new list ahead of the draft combine in June. ...
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Post-lottery NHL mock draft: San Jose on the clock at No. 1
The Sharks, Blackhawks and Ducks have the top three picks, with Macklin Celebrini, Artyom Levshunov and Cole Eiserman among top prospects available. ...
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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. ...
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What's gone wrong for the Rangers -- and what can they do about it?
The Blueshirts raced out to a 3-0 lead, but the Hurricanes have roared back. Here are the troubling trends for New York heading into Game 6. ...
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NHL odds to win 2024 playoffs, Stanley Cup, conference futures
2024 NHL futures odds for every team to win their series, advance to the Final and to win the Stanley Cup. ...
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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. ...
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Pens' Letang, others recovering after surgeries
Pittsburgh Penguins defensemen Kris Letang and John Ludvig and forward Matt Nieto are recovering from recent surgeries, the team announced Wednesday. ...
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Makar's 2 goals help Avs snap skid, force Game 6
Cale Makar scored two goals, and the Avalanche beat Dallas 5-3 in Game 5 on Wednesday night, snapping their three-game losing streak and extending the Western Conference semifinal series. ...
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Makar's 2 goals help Avs stave off elimination
Cale Makar scored two goals, and the Avalanche beat Dallas 5-3 in Game 5 on Wednesday night, snapping their three-game losing streak and extending the Western Conference semifinal series. ...
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