NHL

Skinner 'great' in return as Oilers force Game 7

Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner allowed just one goal in his return to the net as Edmonton forced a Game 7 with a 5-1 win over the Canucks.[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]

Barkov, 'best player in the world,' wins 2nd Selke

Center Aleksander Barkov, the 28-year-old captain of the Florida Panthers, won the Selke Trophy as the NHL's best defensive forward, the league announced on Saturday night, the second time in his young career he has been honored with the award.[read more]

NHL awards and trophies for the 2023-24 season: Full schedule, list of winners

It's time to recognize the best players from this season. Who will take home the hardware for MVP, rookie of the year and more?[read more]

Canada survives scare, now 5-0 at hockey worlds

Defending champion Canada had to recover from an early scare before rallying to beat Finland 5-3 for its fifth victory from five games at the ice hockey world championship.[read more]

Sullivan named U.S. hockey coach for Milan 2026

Mike Sullivan has been selected U.S. coach for the 2026 Milan Olympics, an expected move that puts the two-time Stanley Cup champion in charge of the country's bid for its first gold medal since the "Miracle On Ice" in 1980.[read more]

Stars align: Duchene 2OT hero after no-goal call

After being involved in a disputed no-goal call, Matt Duchene scored the series-ending goal in double overtime to eliminate his former team, the Avs, and send the Stars to the Western Conference finals.[read more]

Hotel fire alarm a good omen as Panthers oust B's

"In my career, the number of times that something got messed up at the hotel ... it's like a guaranteed win," Panthers coach Paul Maurice said after a 2-1 victory over Boston earned Florida a spot in the Eastern Conference finals.[read more]

Stars win the race to the Western Conference finals: Keys to their rise, outlook for next matchup

Dallas is halfway to a Stanley Cup. Here are the biggest trends so far and which ones will stick in the next rounds.[read more]

Keys to the offseason: What's next for the Bruins, Avs, other eliminated teams?

We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2024-25 outlook.[read more]