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Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Can the Maple Leafs force a Game 7?
Toronto must win to to keep the series going. Plus, catch up on Thursday's highlights and top players.
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LOOKING AHEAD
Free agency and draft plans for Capitals, Golden Knights, every other eliminated team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2025-26 outlook.
Capitals coach: Alex Ovechkin was fantastic this year
COUNTDOWN TO THE DRAFT
JUNE 27-28
Every NHL team's biggest prospect pipeline need -- and the draft prospects who could fill them
Only one out of 32 prospect pools is truly balanced. For the rest, here's what they need to do on June 27-28.
BETTING ON THE PLAYOFFS
Stanley Cup playoff odds: McDavid and Oilers new Conn Smythe, Cup favorites
Every playoff team's odds to win the 2025 Stanley Cup and favorites for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP.
NHL
NHL 101: Teams, players, records, stats, awards and more
The NHL features the top hockey players in the world. Learn more about the league, including all-time goal scorers, champions and more.
Top Headlines
- Jury dismissed in Canadian sexual assault case
- Stars' Benn fined $5K for hitting Jets' Scheifele
- Canes oust Caps in G5 on Svechnikov's late goal
- Sweden and Switzerland get shutouts at worlds
- Jets force Stars to G6 with Hellebuyck shutout
- Eliminated Capitals expect Ovechkin to be back
- 🏒 Top prospects for the 2025 NHL draft
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The ESPN Chirpline is open for the Stanley Cup playoffs
Steve Levy gives the details on the ESPN Chirpline, which is open for NHL fans to talk some trash.
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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 2025-26 outlook.
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Which players are most deserving of winning the Stanley Cup?
Using a proprietary formula, we've determined the most worthy contenders this postseason, led by Brent Burns.
