Favorites
Customize ESPN
ESPN Sites
ESPN Apps
Josh Morrissey puts Jets ahead on power play
Josh Morrissey completes the turn-around to put the Jets up 2-1 vs. the Avalanche on a power play.
Tyler Toffoli pulls Jets level
Tyler Toffoli scores from a tight angle to level the game up for the Jets vs. the Avalanche.
Zach Parise lights the lamp for Avalanche
Zach Parise scores to put the Avalanche on the board vs. the Jets.
Igor Shesterkin makes a sprawling save, part of a lights out performance
Igor Shesterkin moves for an immaculate save in the Rangers 3-1 win over the Capitals as New York goes up 3-0.
New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals: Game Highlights
New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals: Game Highlights
Vincent Trocheck secures Rangers' win with power-play goal
Vincent Trocheck slots a power-play goal for the Rangers in the second period.
Barclay Goodrow's shorthanded goal puts Rangers ahead
Barclay Goodrow scores a shorthanded goal to put the Rangers up 2-1 over the Capitals.
John Carlson strikes first with goal for Capitals
John Carlson gets the Capitals on the board in the first period vs. the Rangers.
Chris Kreider answers with a Rangers goal
Chris Kreider answers with a Rangers goal in the first period vs. the Capitals.
Top Headlines
MORE FRIDAY GAMES
PLAYOFFS CENTRAL
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.
2024 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
How the first 17 games 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.
AUSTON'S OPPORTUNITY
NHL
'The most dangerous man on the ice': How Auston Matthews can level up his legacy in Round 1
He's one of the sport's superstars and led the NHL in goals this season. A series win against Toronto's tormentors would elevate him further.
NATHAN MACKINNON
NHL
Nathan MacKinnon is having the best season of his career, but he still gets overshadowed
From a crowded Hart field to a Justin Bieber snub, the Avs star still doesn't seem to get his due. But don't expect him to worry about what anyone else thinks.
A FAMILIAR FOE
Peter Laviolette coached the Caps -- now he's trying to eliminate them
This is the eighth time in history that a fired coach has faced his former team in the ensuing Stanley Cup playoffs; previously, those coaches went 6-1.
PLAYOFF RANK
TOP 50 PLAYERS IN 2024 POSTSEASON
NHL Playoff Rank: The top 50 players, led by Auston Matthews at No. 1
With Matthews in the top spot, where do MacKinnon, McDavid and Panarin rank? What about the top goalies? Here's what our voters think.
Top Headlines
- NHL draft lottery scheduled to take place May 7
- Leafs' Nylander nears return with game Saturday
- Isles goalie change backfires as Canes go up 3-0
- Bruins coach thinks Swayman in Leafs' heads
- Ovechkin won't press to get self, Caps on track
- Cole, longtime voice of hockey in Canada, dies
- Blackhawks, Vlasic agree to six-year contract
Customize ESPN
Best of ESPN+
- Michael Reaves/Getty Images
Offseason keys for NHL teams, including draft, free agency
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2024-25 outlook.
- Bill Wippert/NHLI via Getty Images
Ranking every NHL team's prospects: Why the Sabres are No. 1
Clubs will add to their pools of young talent in the draft, but who has the best system right now? We count them down from 32 to 1.
- Zak Krill/NHLI via Getty Images
Regrading the biggest deals of the 2024 NHL trade deadline
Many playoff-bound clubs made significant moves before March 8 -- but not all of them have worked out so well. Here are regrades on 23 of the biggest.
Trending Now
- ESPN Illustration
Ranking the top 50 NHL players in 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs
With Matthews in the top spot, where do MacKinnon, McDavid and Panarin rank? What about the top goalies? Here's what our voters think.
- John Russell/NHLI via Getty Images
Stanley Cup playoffs: A guide to all 16 teams' quirky traditions
From knight battles to the catfish toss, all 16 Stanley Cup playoff teams have franchise-defining traditions.
- (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
What's on the masks of Stanley Cup playoff goalies? Our guide
From throwback logos to player tributes to a friendly otter, see the unique mask designs that goalies on 2024 postseason teams have worn this season.
