Stars 'steal one,' revive series hopes with OT win
Wyatt Johnston scored twice, including the winning goal in overtime, as Dallas won a pivotal Game 3 to cut their series deficit against Vegas to 2-1. ...
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NHL odds to win 2024 playoffs, Stanley Cup, conference futures
2024 NHL futures odds for every team to advance from the first round, to the Stanley Cup and to win it all. ...
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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. ...
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Matthews (ill) held out of 3rd as reeling Leafs lose
All-Star center Auston Matthews did not finish Saturday's Game 4 because of an illness, as the Toronto Maple Leafs fell on home ice 3-1 to the Boston Bruins, placing their season on the line Tuesday in Game 5 of their first-round series at TD Garden. ...
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'Very emotional' Sergachev returns, Lightning win
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev, out since fracturing the tibia and fibula in his left leg Feb. 7, made a stunning return to the lineup as his club looked avoided elimination in Game 4 of its series against the Florida Panthers Saturday. ...
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Islanders 'back in it' after 2OT win over Hurricanes
After the Islanders fought off elimination, outlasting the Hurricanes in double overtime on Saturday afternoon, Carolina coach Rod Brind'Amour told reporters that New York is "back in it. We gave them some hope here now." ...
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How the first wave of the Stanley Cup playoffs will influence the rest of the first round
From the Rangers' victory variety to the Leafs' power-play struggles to the Predators' new identity, here's what we've learned in the 2024 postseason. ...
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Sergachev back from leg injury in time for Game 4
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev, out since fracturing the tibia and fibula in his left leg Feb. 7, made a stunning return to the lineup as his club looked to avoid elimination in Game 4 of its series against the Florida Panthers Saturday. ...
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Jets' Dillon iffy for Game 4 with stitched-up hand
Jets coach Rick Bowness said Brenden Dillon's hand required multiple stitches after it appeared to have been cut by a skate blade and he is questionable for Game 4 vs. the Avs. ...
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Caps frustrated by Rempe's hit on van Riemsdyk
Capitals players and coaches are frustrated with Rangers rookie Matt Rempe for his questionable hit on Trevor van Riemsdyk in Game 3 of their series on Friday night. ...
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Avs show off 'deeper' team in late scoring barrage
The Avalanche scored five goals in the third period, showing off a "deeper" team in a 6-2 victory over the Jets that gave them a 2-1 series lead. ...
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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. ...
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NHL draft lottery scheduled to take place May 7
The 2024 NHL draft lottery will take place on May 7, the league announced Friday. ...
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Leafs' Nylander nears return with game Saturday
Maple Leafs forward William Nylander is nearing a return from injury ahead of Saturday's Game 4 against the Bruins. ...
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Blackhawks, Vlasic agree to six-year contract
The Blackhawks have agreed to a six-year contract with defenseman Alex Vlasic, rewarding one of their best young players with a long-term deal. ...
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