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Fantasy hockey trend watch: Strome, Evangelista on the rise
Create or join a fantasy hockey league on ESPN. Your championship run starts today! Sign up today! Quickly: the Mann-Kendall statistical test is used to determine trends over time. It does this by examining the pattern of data points to determine upward or downward movement across a time series. But to functionally apply it to […]
Continue readingPenguins snap Avalanche’s record 15-game road win streak
It all came to a crashing halt on Thursday in Pittsburgh. The Avalanche’s perfect start is over. Their NHL-record road winning streak too after three periods in which the Penguins provided a glimpse of the team they hope they can become far more regularly than they’ve shown during an uneven start. Reilly Smith scored twice, […]
Continue readingTrick or trend: Breaking down the defenseman rankings
More Teams. More Games. Auston Matthews tells Pat McAfee how scoring four goals in his first NHL game was his “welcome to the league” moment. (0:42) Values will ebb and flow throughout the season. We know that much. But when does the ebbing and flowing start to trail off? When can we start expecting what […]
Continue readingAvalanche move to 6-0 with NHL record 15th straight road win
More Teams. More Games. Ryan Johansen scores goal vs. Islanders (0:37) NEW YORK — Even when they’re not playing their best, the Colorado Avalanche find ways to keep winning. Mikko Rantanen scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and had three assists as the Avalanche beat the New York Islanders 7-4 on Tuesday night […]
Continue readingNHL Rank: Top-100 player predictions for the 2023-24 season
So how are we expected to rank them? We asked an ESPN panel of more than 50 broadcasters, analysts, reporters and editors to rate players based on how good they will be in the 2023-24 season compared to their peers. Emphasis was placed on their value for this upcoming season, which explains why players that […]
Continue readingAvalanche lock up defenseman Devon Toews with 7-year deal
More Teams. More Games. Watch some of Devon Toews‘ best goals from the 2022-23 season after signing a big extension with the Avalanche. (1:57) One of the major concerns facing the Colorado Avalanche this season was answered within a matter of days with the team announcing Friday that it had re-signed defenseman Devon Toews to […]
Continue reading2023-24 NHL picks: Stanley Cup, division winners, awards
More Teams. More Games. John Buccigross previews the start of the NHL season with plenty of intriguing storylines, including the Golden Knights’ attempt at a repeat and Connor Bedard‘s Blackhawks debut. (2:03) The 2023-24 NHL season begins Tuesday night with a tripleheader on ESPN and ESPN+, but we’re looking beyond those games. Will the Vegas […]
Continue readingFantasy hockey 2023-24 NHL team previews
With so much that happened, and so many players to know heading into your drafts, click on any specific team below for all the essential data heading into your drafts. Jump ahead: Anaheim Ducks | Arizona Coyotes | Boston Bruins | Buffalo Sabres | Calgary Flames | Carolina Hurricanes | Chicago Blackhawks | Colorado Avalanche […]
Continue readingNHL season preview: Power Rankings, predictions, X factors
More Teams. More Games. Take a look back at some of the NHL’s greatest rookie debuts as we await Connor Bedard‘s first game with the Blackhawks. (1:33) Opening night of the 2023-24 NHL season is Tuesday, with a tripleheader of games on ESPN and ESPN+: Nashville Predators-Tampa Bay Lightning (5:30 p.m. ET), Chicago Blackhawks-Pittsburgh Penguins […]
Continue readingNHL season preview: Power Rankings, X factors, predictions
More Teams. More Games. With NHL opening night on the horizon, take a look back at some of the best moments from last season. (0:58) After a wild offseason that included multiple superstars joining or leaving the Calgary Flames, opening night of the 2022-23 NHL season is fast approaching. ESPN will be your home for […]
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