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Why the Avalanche are the NHL's postseason juggernaut
We identify seven factors that make Colorado such a formidable foe -- and assess whether anyone can actually stop them from winning the Stanley Cup
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
ROUND 2 STARTS TUESDAY
What the remaining Stanley Cup contenders learned in Round 1
From the education of Igor Shesterkin, to newfound resiliency in Florida, to McDavid vs. Markstrom in Alberta, here's what we're watching heading into Round 2.
Playoff picks: Who wins each second-round series?
As we approach puck drop of Round 2, our experts pick a winner of each series. Who makes it to the conference finals?
Betting nuggets for the second round
Mackenzie Kraemer goes over the betting lines for the second round of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs and offers historical trends and betting nuggets.
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STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
TUESDAY'S GAMES
WHAT COMES NEXT?
Free-agency, draft plans for Penguins, Stars, every other eliminated team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast their 2022-23 outlook.
FULL-GAME REPLAYS ON ESPN+
Playoff beards: Hockey's wackiest tradition
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- Malkin, Letang hoping 'to keep it going' with Pens
- Maple Leafs GM, coach OK despite 1st-round flop
- Leafs' Marner carjacked 2 days after playoff exit
- Canada wins, Team USA loses at hockey worlds
- Predators sign goalie Askarov to entry-level deal
- Golden Knights fire DeBoer after missing playoffs
- Isles name Lambert head coach, replacing Trotz
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NHL Rank: Playoff edition
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NHL rank: Top 50 players in the Stanley Cup playoffs
Where do Matthews, Makar, Josi and Shesterkin rank? Here are the results of our poll of ESPN's NHL analysts.
Keys to the offseason
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Keys to the offseason for NHL teams, including draft, free-agency game plans
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast their 2022-23 outlook.
Generation Crosby
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Generation Crosby: What the NHL's young stars learned by watching Sid
Sidney Crosby debuted in the 2005-06 season, when many of today's young stars were still just developing as players. We put No. 87's influence in perspective, with voices from among that group.
