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Panthers win epic double-OT Game 2: Grades, big questions for both teams
The series is tied heading back to Florida for Game 3. Here's how it all happened, and what comes next.
TOP HEADLINES
The Tao of Stu: Inside the mind of Oilers goalie Skinner
NHL DRAFT
JUNE 27-28
Ranking the top 64 NHL draft prospects, including projected ceilings and floors
There is no hockey left to be played this season for the top players available June 27-28. Here's how they stack up.
THE TALE OF THE TAPE
Why the Florida Panthers will win the Stanley Cup (again)
Though Edmonton enters the Cup Final as the favorite, there are five reasons why Florida will repeat.
Conn Smythe Watch: Connor McDavid for MVP of the playoffs -- win or lose?
Ahead of the Stanley Cup Final, we polled voters on the top candidates left in the race.
OFFSEASON AWAITS
Free agency and draft plans for Stars, Hurricanes, every other eliminated team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2025-26 outlook.
NHL free agency big board: Where does Marner land? Who are the other top options?
From All-Stars and award winners down to diamonds in the rough, here's who is available on July 1.
POSTSEASON LATEST
Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, scores, news
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.
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NHL Draft: Pick-by-pick Round 1 analysis
Analysis of every first-round pick in the 2014 NHL draft from Frank Provenzano and Corey Pronman, including prospect talent analysis and team fits.
Top Headlines
- Oilers shrug off 'what-ifs,' turn page after OT loss
- Marchand mulling Florida return, but focus on Cup
- Capitals coach Carbery earns Jack Adams Award
- Stars fire coach DeBoer after West finals loss
- Avs' O'Connor out 5-6 months after hip surgery
- Bruins turn to ex-forward Sturm as head coach
- 🏒 Draft big board: Ranking the top 64 prospects
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Stanley Cup playoffs 2025: Bracket, schedule, scores, news
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason.
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The secret to Corey Perry's continued playoff success
The veteran winger has played all over the Oilers' lineup this postseason -- and been effective in doing so.
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Tkachuk-Bennett-Verhaeghe: Inside NHL's most dangerous line
They could be the top-scoring trio on any team. Or a team's checking line. Or its most annoying pests.
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How Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has been Oilers' Swiss Army knife
The longest-tenured player on Edmonton's roster has done a little bit of everything this postseason.
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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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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.
