'No second guesses': Bruins start Ullmark, drop G2
On the heels of a 3-2 loss that tied the series at 1-1, Boston coach Jim Montgomery stood behind his choice to start Linus Ullmark over Jeremy Swayman in Game 2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night at TD Garden. ...
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Collapse in Carolina: Isles blow lead, lose Game 2
The Hurricanes shocked the Islanders on Monday night, scoring the game-tying and winning goals just nine seconds apart in the third period, giving them a 2-0 lead in this Round 1 series, a loss that New York captain Anders Lee said "hurts the gut." ...
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Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, preview 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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'Ready to go,' Stone returns, scores in Vegas' win
Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone, out of the lineup since Feb. 2, played in Game 1 of his team's Western Conference quarterfinal series against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center Monday night, scoring a goal in the 4-3 victory. ...
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'No second guesses': Bruins start Ullmark, lose G2
On the heels of a 3-2 loss that tied the series at 1-1, Boston coach Jim Montgomery stood behind his choice to start Linus Ullmark over Jeremy Swayman in Game 2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night at TD Garden. ...
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Leafs' Nylander out for G2; Bruins turn to Ullmark
Leafs forward William Nylander will miss Game 2 of Toronto's first-round series against Boston, while the Bruins will start Linus Ullmark over Jeremy Swayman. ...
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Without Nylander, Leafs fall to Bruins in Game 1
Maple Leafs forward William Nylander, coming off a career-best 98-point campaign, sat out Game 1 of his club's first-round playoff series against Boston, a 5-1 Bruins victory, due to an undisclosed injury. ...
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Lindy hop: Sabres rehire Ruff after Devils exit
Over 10 years since his departure, Lindy Ruff is back in Buffalo as the Sabres coach. Ruff is the last coach to lead the team to the playoffs. ...
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Lindy hop: Sabres re-hire Ruff after Devils exit
Over 10 years since his departure, Lindy Ruff is back in Buffalo as the Sabres coach. Ruff is the last coach to lead the team to the playoffs. ...
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Knights C Stone 'ready to go' for Game 1 in Dallas
Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone, out of the lineup since Feb. 2, told reporters that he will play in Game 1 of his team's Western Conference quarterfinal series against the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center Monday night. ...
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Stanley Cup playoffs preview: Cup cases, flaws, bold predictions for all 16 postseason teams
Sixteen teams enter the NHL's thunderdome; only one will leave with the most glorious trophy in sports. Here's your guide to each club. ...
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Leafs F Nylander game-time decision vs. Bruins
Toronto Maple Leafs forward William Nylander, who missed Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with an undisclosed injury, will be a game-time decision for Game 2 Monday night against the Boston Bruins. ...
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Here's what the 2024-25 fantasy hockey rankings will look like
Look ahead to next season with Sean's way-too-early fantasy hockey rankings for 2024-25. ...
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Kraken GM leaves open possibility of changes
Seattle Kraken general manager Ron Francis said Monday evaluations are still ongoing about whether there will be changes with head coach Dave Hakstol or any of the coaching staff after the third-year franchise missed the playoffs. ...
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Smith among starstruck All-Stars
Sure, it's just another All-Star Game. But some players, such as Arizona Coyotes goalie Mike Smith, are really stoked about playing in this year's big game in Los Angeles. ...
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