NHL

Ranking the top 50 players in the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs

Where do Matthews, MacKinnon, McDavid and Panarin rank? What about the top goalies? Here's what our voters think.[read more]

Ranking the best possible Stanley Cup Final matchups: Where does Bruins-Golden Knights land?

With the playoffs starting on April 20 -- and 12 of 16 teams locked in -- we're looking ahead to the championship series.[read more]

Connor Bedard tracker: Goals, upcoming schedule for the NHL's top rookie

Follow along with every key moment in the first-year phenom's campaign for the Blackhawks.[read more]

Pens' Carter retiring after 19 seasons, 2 Cups

Penguins forward Jeff Carter is retiring after 19 seasons and two Stanley Cups.[read more]

Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, preview 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]

Catfish, knights and rats, oh my! Inside the traditions of NHL playoff teams

From knight battles to the catfish toss, all 16 Stanley Cup playoff teams have franchise-defining traditions.[read more]

NHL playoff watch: Key games to watch on the final day

The playoffs are set to begin Saturday, but not all eight matchups are locked in. Here's the current bracket, along with Thursday's schedule and more.[read more]

'It's incredible': Kucherov latest with 100 assists

Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov became the fifth player to have a 100-assist season as the Lightning beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-4 on Wednesday night.[read more]

How to watch NHL games on ESPN, ABC, ESPN+ and Hulu

The 2023-24 season is underway. Get the full listing of exclusive games on ESPN networks, and info on how to subscribe to ESPN+.[read more]

Coyotes bid Arizona farewell with bittersweet win

With the Coyotes moving to Salt Lake City, fans got one last chance to watch the team they came to love Wednesday night in a 5-2 win over Edmonton at Mullett Arena.[read more]