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Kaplan's playoff buzz: What's up with Wyatt Johnston, Matt Rempe and Sergei Bobrovsky
With the conference finals underway, here's what we're hearing on the teams left, the playoffs in general and what the offseason could bring.
TOP 10 MVP CANDIDATES
Conn Smythe Watch: Counting down top candidates for playoff MVP
We asked potential voters and hockey media that have covered the playoffs for their top three players for postseason MVP. Here's the top 10.
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How will the NHL's West be won? Projecting the matchups, tactics and X factors that will matter most
Game 1 of the Western Conference finals is Thursday. Here are projections on the points of difference that will determine who wins.
CONFERENCE FINALS PREVIEW, PICKS
Stanley Cup playoffs conference finals preview: Goalie confidence, key players, storylines
The NHL postseason is down to the final four teams. Here's everything you need to know about the Rangers, Panthers, Stars and Oilers.
Stanley Cup playoffs picks: Who wins Rangers-Panthers, Stars-Oilers?
The postseason field is down to four. Who makes the Stanley Cup Final? Our ESPN hockey experts make their predictions.
KREIDER'S LEGACY
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'I could see his number in the rafters': Chris Kreider establishing his place among all-time Rangers playoff greats
When the games matter most, the veteran forward has mattered most. We check in with Mark Messier, Ryan Callahan and others on Kreider's legacy.
E:60: 'No Easy Victories - The 1994 New York Rangers' trailer
DRAFT PROSPECT RANKINGS
NHL DRAFT IS JUNE 28, 29 ON ESPN, ESPN+
NHL draft Big Board: Updated top-32 rankings following under-18 championships, draft lottery
With the draft order set and many prospects' seasons over, here's the new list ahead of the draft combine in June.
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.
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.
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.
AWARD WINNERS
NHL awards and trophies for the 2023-24 season: Full schedule, list of winners
It's time to recognize the best players from this season. Who will take home the hardware for MVP, rookie of the year and more?
Top Headlines
- Stars' Hintz still out for Game 1 against Oilers
- Tkachuk sets 'tone' as Panthers top Rangers in G1
- Tocchet wins Jack Adams Award as coach of year
- Keefe, after Leafs firing, hired to coach Devils
- Kings remove interim tag, name Hiller as coach
- Cup playoffs averaging record 1.16M viewers
- Canada beats Czechs, U.S. wins at hockey worlds
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
