NHL

Jets' Dillon misses Game 4 after getting stitches

Winnipeg defenseman Brenden Dillon missed Game 4 against Colorado with a hand laceration that required stitches.[read more]

Kovalenko makes Avs debut during playoff run

Avalanche forward Nikolai Kovalenko made his NHL debut in Game 4 against the Jets.[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]

Down 2-1, Kings give nod to G Rittich for Game 4

David Rittich will be the starting goaltender for the Kings in Game 4 of their first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Oilers on Sunday night, replacing Cam Talbot, who allowed 13 goals in the Kings' two losses during this round.[read more]

Matthews still ill with Leafs on brink of elimination

Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews is still feeling the effects of an illness that forced him from the third period of Toronto's 3-1 loss in Game 4.[read more]

'Very emotional' Sergachev returns, Lightning win

Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev, out since fracturing the tibia and fibula in his left leg Feb. 7, made a stunning return to the lineup as his club avoided elimination against the Panthers.[read more]

Stars 'steal one,' revive series hopes with OT win

Wyatt Johnston scored twice, including the winning goal in overtime, as Dallas won a pivotal Game 3 to cut its series deficit against Vegas to 2-1.[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]

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

2024 NHL futures odds for every team to advance from the first round, to the Stanley Cup and to win it all.[read more]

Islanders 'back in it' after 2OT win over Hurricanes

After the Islanders fought off elimination, outlasting the Hurricanes in double overtime on Saturday afternoon, Carolina coach Rod Brind'Amour told reporters that New York is "back in it. We gave them some hope here now."[read more]