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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.
THURSDAY NIGHT ACTION
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INTENSE GAME 2
Fight night flicks: Bruins, Panthers square off multiple times in Game 2
A whopping 136 penalty minutes were handed out in the third period between the Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers.
CANUCKS WIN GAME 1
Conor Garland happy Canucks rewarded fans a win
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.
HOCKEY'S NEXT SUPERSTAR
SHARKS WIN DRAFT LOTTERY
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.
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.
EARLY MVP LEADERS
Conn Smythe Watch: Swayman, McDavid, Zibanejad among leaders for playoffs MVP
As the second round begins, here are the favorites, players on the cusp, and those with work to do to mount a serious challenge.
ARIZONA TO UTAH
NEW DETAILS ON THE RELOCATION
Inside the tumultuous tenure of the Coyotes in Arizona and their stunning move to Utah
The franchise's relocation was somehow both lightning fast and painfully slow. Here's how it all fell apart in Arizona, and what lies ahead.
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Subban to McAfee after Canucks' comeback: No lead is safe in NHL
Pat McAfee and P.K. Subban discuss the Canucks' comeback win over the Oilers in Game 1.
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- Canes turn to rookie goalie Kochetkov for Game 3
- Maple Leafs fire coach Keefe after first-round exit
- Freeze, Ice, Yeti among Utah names in fan survey
- Oilers keep calm despite G1 collapse to Canucks
- Tkachuk, Pastrnak trade punches in confrontation
- Matthews among finalists for Ted Lindsay Award
- Stars let 3-0 lead 'slip away,' lose yet another G1
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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.
