NHL

Lightning's Cooper apologizes for skirt comment

Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper apologized for making what he called an inappropriate analogy about putting skirts on goalies.[read more]

Canes GM positive on DeAngelo, Pesce injuries

The Hurricanes have avoided a major injury concern for defenseman Tony DeAngelo, while veteran blueliner Brett Pesce is nearing a return from a lower-body injury suffered in the second game of the playoffs.[read more]

Golden Knights turning to goalie Hill in Game 5

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill will start Wednesday in Game 5 of the team's Western Conference first-round series against the host Dallas Stars.[read more]

GM 'very hopeful' Stamkos stays with Lightning

Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois said he's "very hopeful" the team can re-sign captain Steven Stamkos, as the Lightning star approaches unrestricted free agency this offseason.[read more]

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.[read more]

Hughes, Josi, Makar finalists for Norris Trophy

Quinn Hughes, Roman Josi and Cale Makar are finalists for this year's Norris Trophy.[read more]

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.[read more]

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.[read more]

Looks can be deceiving: NHL 'graybeards' still making an impact

Seasoned pros like Toronto's Mark Giordano and Dallas' Ryan Suter aren't letting age -- or in some cases gray hair -- slow them down.[read more]

Avs 'kept playing smart,' ground Jets to advance

After dropping the first game of this first-round series, and being eliminated in Round 1 last year, the Avalanche rolled off four consecutive wins, eliminating the Jets in Game 5 with a 6-3 victory.[read more]