NHL

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]

United States opens worlds with loss to Sweden

The United States lost to Sweden 5-2 in its opening match at the ice hockey world championship on Friday. Zach Werenski and Brock Nelson scored for the Americans.[read more]

Bruins' Maroon: Tkachuk fought dirty vs. Pastrnak

Bruins forward Pat Maroon thinks Matthew Tkachuk fought dirty in his brawl with David Pastrnak.[read more]

New Leafs: Toronto eyes big changes after exit

The Toronto Maple Leafs' management delivers the message that potentially painful changes and new beginnings could be coming after the team lost in the first round of the NHL playoffs for the sixth time in seven full seasons.[read more]

2024 NHL draft order: Picks 1-16 following draft lottery

The San Jose Sharks will have the first pick for the event held on June 28 and 29 at The Sphere in Las Vegas.[read more]

Why everyone -- including Draymond Green and Steve Kerr -- sees Macklin Celebrini as a can't-miss prospect

The expected No. 1 pick in the upcoming draft, Celebrini has seen athletic success up close over the years with his dad working for a number of professional sports teams.[read more]

Post-lottery NHL mock draft: San Jose on the clock at No. 1

The Sharks, Blackhawks and Ducks have the top three picks, with Macklin Celebrini, Artyom Levshunov and Cole Eiserman among top prospects available.[read more]

NHL odds to win 2024 playoffs, Stanley Cup, conference futures

2024 NHL futures odds for every team to win their series, advance to the Final and to win the Stanley Cup.[read more]

NHL playoffs MVP, Conn Smythe Trophy betting odds

Every player's odds to win the Conn Smythe Trophy in the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs.[read more]

Stars put Game 1 behind, hang on to tie series

After blowing a three-goal lead in the opener, the Stars built another multigoal lead and held on to win 5-3 in Game 2 to even their series at 1-1.[read more]