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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.
PLAYOFFS CENTRAL
Stanley Cup playoffs: Second-round matchups, schedule, Round 1 highlights
Eight teams remain in the NHL's postseason. Check out the full picture and coverage on each team.
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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
Fantasy Hockey
Relive the best moments of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs
From stunning goals, epic saves and series that went the distance, relive the best moments of the Stanley Cup playoffs so far.
Panthers
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Verhaeghe on Panthers: 'We're not nervous anymore'
Carter Verhaeghe talks about the Panthers winning their first series in 26 years and the main difference between this Panthers' team compared to last year's.
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- 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
- 'No bigger stage': Gaudreau's OT goal lifts Flames
- Gallant guess: Panarin's goal wins Rangers G7
- Surgery possible for Capitals' Backstrom, Wilson
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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.
