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On brink of OT, Nikita Kucherov’s goal gives Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 lead on New York Islanders
Losing leading scorer Brayden Point to injury and Alex Killorn to ejection after going into the game with just 11 forwards, the Lightning played much of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals with nine. Extra minutes would have taken a toll against a New York Islanders team that responded in a big way from […]
Continue reading2020 NHL Playoffs Today: Pivotal Game 3 on tap for Vegas Golden Knights, Dallas Stars
Check out ESPN NHL Playoffs Today every day of the postseason until the Stanley Cup is handed out in October. Game 3: No. 1 Vegas Golden Knights vs. No. 3 Dallas Stars (tied 1-1) | 8 p.m. The Stars won a tight, structured Game 1 as Vegas looked lethargic. The script was totally flipped in […]
Continue reading2020 NHL Playoffs Today: New York Islanders look to get on the board against short-handed Tampa Bay Lightning
The Dallas Stars took as 2-1 lead in the Western Conference finals over the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Tampa Bay Lightning are seeking a 3-0 lead over the New York Islanders in the Eastern Conference finals. But the Bolts enter Game 3 a bit short-handed. Check out ESPN NHL Playoffs Today every day of […]
Continue readingDenver Broncos agree with kicker Brandon McManus on 4-year extension
Kicker Brandon McManus and the Broncos agreed to a four-year extension that will keep him with the team through the 2024 season, the team announced. It was a deal that multiple team sources called “a priority to get done.” McManus’ agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN’s Adam Schefter it’s a $17.2 million extension that includes $9.5 […]
Continue reading2020 NHL playoffs preview: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New York Islanders matchup, series pick
The Isles won 2 of 3 regular-season contests between the teams, outscoring the Lightning 11-4 in the aggregate. But all of that was months ago. Who will win the series this September? Note: Advanced stats are from Hockey Reference, Natural Stat Trick and Evolving Hockey More: Check out the full NHL postseason schedule here. What […]
Continue readingNHL Playoffs Today 2020: Win or leave the bubble for the Chicago Blackhawks
It’s a big day for some recent Stanley Cup champions. The Chicago Blackhawks face elimination, while the Washington Capitals and St. Louis Blues look to avoid falling into 0-3 holes. Also, are the Vegas Golden Knights the new Stanley Cup favorites? Check out the ESPN Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily every day of the postseason until […]
Continue reading2020 NHL playoffs guide: Stanley Cup chances, biggest roster questions, bold predictions for all 24 teams
The NHL is set to return from its monthslong pause because of the coronavirus pandemic. The postseason will be played out with a 24-team format, with 12 teams from the Eastern Conference skating in Toronto and their Western Conference counterparts heading to Edmonton, Alberta. Some have said this format could be the greatest NHL playoffs […]
Continue readingTampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper on NHL playoffs, hub life and a $46,000 audition
While his Tampa Bay Lightning players were filming viral videos on jet skis back in Florida, coach Jon Cooper has been situated in one of the least Florida-like locations in the U.S. during the NHL’s paused season. “Idaho,” Cooper told ESPN this week, indicating that it’s been a summer getaway for his family over the […]
Continue readingThe NHL’s coronavirus pause: Updates to the playoff format, more questions as team facilities open
As players, executives and fans continue to adjust to the new normal, we will provide updates every week, answering all the burning questions about the various angles of the NHL’s relation to the pandemic. Although on-ice action remains on the shelf, there have been some intriguing developments since last week’s update. Get caught up on […]
Continue readingThe NHL’s coronavirus pause: What the playoff format means for all 31 teams, updates on testing, more
It has been 75 days since the NHL hit the pause button on the 2019-20 season because of the coronavirus pandemic. As the cancellations and postponements around the world of sports continue, there have also been continuous nuggets of new information regarding the potential resumption of the season, the draft, the playoffs and how it […]
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