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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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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.
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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.
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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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Draisaitl, Hyman lead Oilers to 6-1 rout of Kings to take 2-1 series lead
— Edmonton's Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl continue to cause Los Angeles nightmares. As if that isn't enough, the rest of the Oilers' lineup is beginning to add to the Kings' frustrations.
Leon Draisaitl
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Leon Draisaitl gets Oilers' 6th goal
Leon Draisaitl gets the Oilers' sixth goal and his second goal of the night vs. the Kings.
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MacKinnon, Nichushkin lead 5-goal outburst in 3rd period, Avs rally for 6-2 win over Jets in Game 3
— Nathan MacKinnon and Valeri Nichushkin scored on the power play during a five-goal, third-period outburst and the Colorado Avalanche rallied for a 6-2 victory over the Winnipeg...
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- Avs show off 'deeper' team in late scoring barrage
- 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
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