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What makes Gavin McKenna the expected No. 1 pick in the upcoming NHL draft
One lucky team will land the No. 1 pick in the NHL draft lottery (7 p.m. ET, ESPN) and likely tab McKenna as the league's next star.
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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.
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West 2nd Round - Game 2COL leads series 1-0
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Another 15 goals for Avs, Wild in Game 2?
Here's what to watch in Tuesday night's clash. Plus, a recap and highlights from Monday's games and more.
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ROAD TO THE STANLEY CUP
Conn Smythe Watch: Who's leading for Stanley Cup MVP after Round 1?
A chaotic opening round means it's a wide-open field. Here are the players leading the charge as Round 2 begins.
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BELEIVING IN THE CANES
P.K. Subban: Hurricanes have a real shot to make Stanley Cup Final
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Hang 'em up: Canes not re-stocking 'beer skates'
The Hurricanes' viral drinking vessel won't return this season after selling out early in Carolina's playoff run.
RECAPPING THE FIRST ROUND
Who has over- or underperformed in the Stanley Cup playoffs? NHL insiders debate
With Round 2 now underway, here are the biggest takeaways from the first two-plus weeks of the postseason.
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OFFSEASON GUIDE
Keys to the offseason: Free agency plans for Lightning 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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Top Headlines
- Wild bump Wallstedt, who gave up 8 goals vs. Avs
- Sabres' Carrick (arm) expected back vs. Habs
- Hedman: Absence was to address mental health
- 'Annoyed' Quenneville rips non-call in Ducks' loss
- Hall's OT goal propels Canes to 2-0 lead vs. Flyers
- Stars captain Benn on future: 'Figure it out later'
- 'Long journey' ends as Karlsson returns for Vegas
- Leafs hired GM Chayka after 'deep due diligence'
- 📷 Sold out: Canes not restocking 'beer skates'
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Ranking the top 50 players in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
As 16 teams face off for the ultimate prize in pro sports, these players will have the biggest impact.
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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.
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NHL Awards Watch: Who's leading for Hart, Norris, Calder?
Our panel of PHWA voters identify their finalists for all the awards, with some tight finishes in a few spots.
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Meet the 'Zammoth': Utah Mammoths' prehistoric-like ride for fans
The "Zammoth" attraction is designed to transport fans around the Delta Center ice during pregame and intermissions.
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Who will win the Stanley Cup after an Olympic gold medal?
Only eight players have pulled off the feat in the same season. Who are the most likely "double champs?"
