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WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS
Early look at the Avalanche-Golden Knights matchup in the Western Conference finals
Who will represent the West in the Stanley Cup Final? Get set with key stats, schedule and more.

Erik Johnson's prediction for Golden Knights-Avs


CANES PERFECT 8-0 IN PLAYOFFS
'Blast from the past': How Taylor Hall found his MVP form again with the Hurricanes
The No. 1 pick (2010) and Hart Trophy winner (2018) is a critical player for the Canes, who have yet to lose this postseason.


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Keys to the offseason: Free agency plans for Ducks, Wild and every eliminated NHL team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.


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Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen makes great back-to-back saves for Sabres
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen makes great back-to-back saves for Sabres


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Zachary Bolduc lights the lamp to give Canadiens 2-0 lead
Zachary Bolduc lights the lamp to give Canadiens 2-0 lead


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They're back: Buffalo returns Beer Sabres for Game 7 against Canadiens
The popular plastic drinking swords -- measuring 22 inches long and holding 20 ounces of your liquid of choice -- returned for the first time this postseason.

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Jeff Bottari/NHLI via Getty Images NHL teams' offseason keys, including free agency, draft needs
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
Josh Lavallee/NHLI via Getty Images How Taylor Hall found his MVP form again with the Hurricanes
The No. 1 pick (2010) and Hart Trophy winner (2018) is a critical player for the Canes, who have yet to lose this postseason.
David Berding/Getty Images Conn Smythe Watch: Who's leading for Stanley Cup MVP?
A chaotic opening round means it's a wide-open field. Here are the players leading the charge as Round 2 begins.
Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images 2026 NHL draft order: Picks 1-16 following the draft lottery
Here's a list of the top picks in the event taking place in Buffalo on June 26 and 27.
Illustration by ESPN 2026 NHL draft: Gavin McKenna, Ivar Stenberg top rankings
Who will be selected early in the draft in June? Here's an updated list of the top 32 players available.

























