Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 16, 2023, 01:36 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. DALLAS — The plaque in the Seattle Kraken locker room held seven game pucks, signifying the first seven Stanley Cup playoff wins in franchise history. There wouldn’t be an eighth. An equipment manager tucked the plaque under his arm
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Greg Wyshynski, ESPNMay 15, 2023, 10:41 PM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. DALLAS — The Stars eliminated the Seattle Kraken with a 2-1 win in Game 7 on Monday, thanks to a strong defensive effort in front of goalie Jake Oettinger. Forwards Roope Hintz and Wyatt Johnston had the goals for
ESPN News Services May 15, 2023, 08:46 PM ET Toronto Maple Leafs star forward Auston Matthews has just one year left on his five-year, $58.17 million contract, but he expressed interest Monday in signing an extension before next season begins. Coming off his fourth consecutive season with at least 40 goals, Matthews, 25, will be
Kristen Shilton, ESPN NHL reporterMay 15, 2023, 05:04 PM ET Close Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. Kyle Dubas doesn’t know whether he’ll return as general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs. But it’s the only position he would consider taking in the near future. Dubas is on an expiring contract that’s
Associated Press May 15, 2023, 04:48 PM ET TAMPERE, Finland — The United States had to fight hard to overcome Germany 3-2 for a third victory in three games at the ice hockey world championship on Monday. Canada had to dig even deeper to prevail against Slovakia 2-1 in a shootout. Matt Coronato, Sean Farrell
Associated Press May 15, 2023, 04:35 PM ET RALEIGH, N.C. — Teuvo Teravainen‘s roughly monthlong injury absence appears to be near an end. The Carolina Hurricanes forward has shed his no-contact jersey and participated in a full practice Monday ahead of the Eastern Conference Final against the Florida Panthers. Teravainen hasn’t played since he suffered
A berth in the NHL’s Western Conference finals is on the line Monday night, as the Dallas Stars host the Seattle Kraken in Game 7 of their second-round series (8 p.m. ET, ESPN). The series has been quite a back-and-forth affair, as the teams split the first four contests then the Stars went ahead 3-2,
Ryan S. Clark, NHL reporterMay 15, 2023, 02:57 AM ET Close Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. Edmonton Oilers superstar center Connor McDavid lamented his team’s second-round playoff exit Sunday night, acknowledging, “I really feel like you’ve got to go through some of this to win.” McDavid’s comments came in the wake
May 15, 2023, 12:59 AM ET Jonathan Marchessault‘s natural hat trick in the second period sparked the Golden Knights to a 5-2 victory over the host Edmonton Oilers on Sunday to send Vegas to the Western Conference final. Reilly Smith and William Karlsson also scored for the Golden Knights, who won the best-of-seven Stanley Cup
The 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs have been notable more for the unexpected than the expected. The regular-season juggernaut Boston Bruins and defending cup champion Colorado Avalanche were ousted in the first round. The final team to qualify for the playoffs — the Florida Panthers — is through to the Eastern Conference finals. Home-ice advantage has