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How the Capitals can beat the Penguins this time
Our writers imagine several scenarios in which Washington solves its Pittsburgh problem, and Ovechkin and the Capitals finally get past their perpetual playoff nemesis.
Golden Knights
NHL
How the Knights became the most successful expansion franchise ... ever
The Vegas Golden Knights overcame 50 years' worth of expansion-franchise failure with one historic season. All it took was a roster full of misfit stars with a point to prove.
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Streaming on ESPN+: In the Crease breaks down Caps' series-clinching win, Bruins-Leafs Game 7
Hurricanes
NHL
Canes' owner establishing new identity for the team
It won't be business as usual with Tom Dundon calling the shots. Here's the latest on the coach and GM searches, and how he plans to draw fans.
Caps advance off Ovechkin's two goals
Alex Ovechkin lights the lamp twice in the second period as the Capitals beat the Blue Jackets 6-3 to close out the series.
Blue Jackets
NHL
The Blue Jackets' offseason game plan
Another season filled with dominant stretches ended in an early playoff exit. Here's how the Blue Jackets take the next step.
NHL
A preview of Wednesday night's Game 7 between the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs.
NHL
2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Schedule, scores, highlights
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Check out the full picture and coverage on each team.
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ESPN's Greg Wyshynski looks at some Stanley Cup Playoff MVP leaders as the first round nears its conclusion.
Capitals
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Caps advance off Ovechkin's two goals
Alex Ovechkin lights the lamp twice in the second period as the Capitals beat the Blue Jackets 6-3 to close out the series.
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Goalie Braden Holtby on the Washington Capitals facing the Pittsburgh Penguins for the 3rd time in three postseasons.
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Capitals advance with 6-3 win over Blue Jackets in Game 6
Alex Ovechkin scored twice and Braden Holtby had 35 saves as the Washington Capitals advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 6-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game 6 on Monday night.
Maple Leafs
NHL
Marner's backhand puts Maple Leafs ahead
Mitch Marner gets the puck in the slot and sends a backhand shot past Tuukka Rask to give Toronto the lead to force a Game 7.
NHL
Andersen helps Maple Leafs beat Bruins 3-1 to force Game 7
Frederik Andersen stopped 32 shots to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins on Monday night, forcing a decisive Game 7 in the first-round series.
Maple Leafs
NHL
Maple Leafs hold moment of silence before Game 6
Before Game 6 of their Eastern Conference playoff series, the Maple Leafs and Bruins hold a moment of silence to pay tribute to the victims of a van attack in Toronto on Monday.
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- Sabres sign SHL leading scorer Olofsson
- Backstrom on another Pens series: 'Here we go'
- Maple Leafs hold moment of silence for victims
- Flames name Bill Peters as new head coach
- Fletcher out as general manager of Wild
- Flyers' Couturier has hat trick despite torn MCL
- Guentzel ties mark with 4 goals in row in win
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2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs Central
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2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Schedule, scores, highlights
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Check out the full picture and coverage on each team.
Top NHL prospects
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Top 50 prospects eligible for 2018 NHL draft
Chris Peters ranks and evaluates the top 50 prospects eligible for June's 2018 NHL draft, a group loaded with talented wingers and dominant blueliners.
Future legends
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We put 43 current NHL stars to the Hall of Fame test; here's who passed -- and who fell short
Sidney Crosby, the greatest player of his generation, is a lock for the Hall of Fame. So's Jaromir Jagr. What about Alex Ovechkin -- or rising star Connor McDavid? We put 43 active players to the test to find out who truly has the stuff of legends.
