NHL

Post-lottery NHL mock draft: San Jose on the clock at No. 1

The Sharks, Blackhawks and Ducks have the top three picks, with Macklin Celebrini, Artyom Levshunov and Cole Eiserman among top prospects available. ... Continue Reading

2024 NHL draft order: Picks 1-16 following draft lottery

The San Jose Sharks will have the first pick for the event held on June 28 and 29 at The Sphere in Las Vegas. ... Continue Reading

Why everyone -- including Draymond Green and Steve Kerr -- sees Macklin Celebrini as a can't-miss prospect

The expected No. 1 pick in the upcoming draft, Celebrini has seen athletic success up close over the years with his dad working for a number of professional sports teams. ... Continue Reading

NHL odds to win 2024 playoffs, Stanley Cup, conference futures

2024 NHL futures odds for every team to win their series, advance to the Final and to win the Stanley Cup. ... Continue Reading

NHL playoffs MVP, Conn Smythe Trophy betting odds

Every player's odds to win the Conn Smythe Trophy in the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. ... Continue Reading

Stars put Game 1 behind, hang on to tie series

After blowing a three-goal lead in the opener, the Stars built another multigoal lead and held on to win 5-3 in Game 2 to even their series at 1-1. ... Continue Reading

Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, game previews for the NHL's postseason

From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Explore the full results, and coverage on each team. ... Continue Reading

Panarin's OT score makes N.Y. 7-0 in postseason

The Rangers can complete their second straight sweep in Game 4 on Saturday night at Carolina. ... Continue Reading

Stars' Marchment to return for Game 2 vs. Avs

Mason Marchment is set to return to the Stars' lineup for Game 2 of their second-round series against the Avalanche. ... Continue Reading

Maple Leafs fire coach Keefe after first-round exit

The Maple Leafs have fired coach Sheldon Keefe after another first-round playoff exit. ... Continue Reading

NHL coaching carousel: Tiers of candidates for the five open jobs

There is another opening behind the bench after Sheldon Keefe was let go Thursday. Here are the top names available, and risers for the future. ... Continue Reading

Sens' Brady Tkachuk named captain of Team USA

Brady Tkachuk on Thursday was named the captain of the 2024 U.S. team for the IIHF men's world hockey championship. ... Continue Reading

Canes turn to rookie goalie Kochetkov for Game 3

The Hurricanes will start rookie goalie Pyotr Kochetkov in Game 3 on Thursday night, trailing the Rangers 2-0 in their Eastern Conference second-round series. ... Continue Reading

Freeze, Ice, Yeti among Utah names in fan survey

Ownership of the NHL's team in Utah has given fans 20 choices to vote on for the franchise's new name, a list that includes options such as Powder, Mountaineers, Mammoth, Black Diamonds, Blast and HC, which stands for Hockey Club. ... Continue Reading

Oilers keep calm despite G1 collapse to Canucks

The Oilers blew a three-goal lead in Wednesday's Game 1 and fell to 0-5 against the Canucks this season, but they remained confident they could get right back in the series. ... Continue Reading