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2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs: The stories behind the goal songs for the New York Rangers, Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche

It’s a scene familiar to any NHL fan. The puck crosses the line. The crowd roars as the goal horn echoes through the arena. Then the beats of the team’s goal song hit, signaling a full-on celebration and Pavlovian responses from those in attendance. In New York, the fans sing “whoa” and “hey, hey, hey” […]

2022 Stanley Cup playoffs: Answering the biggest questions heading into conference finals round

Of course, the first two rounds have been fantastic as well. Some of the game’s biggest stars have shined brightest, some pending free agents have made themselves some money, and new postseason heroes have been revealed. As the penultimate round of the tournament gets rolling, we’re answering the biggest lingering questions out there — and […]

Auston Matthews, Igor Shesterkin, Connor McDavid named NHL’s Hart Trophy finalists

Auston Matthews, Igor Shesterkin and Connor McDavid were announced Thursday as finalists for the NHL’s 2021-22 Hart Trophy, awarded annually to “the player adjudged to be most valuable to his team.” Members of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association vote for the Hart. All NHL award winners will be announced during the conference finals and Stanley […]

2022 Stanley Cup playoffs: Why the Lightning’s three-peat quest will be so difficult

“We’re going for three.” The last time an NHL team won three straight Stanley Cups was from 1981-83, as part of the New York Islanders’ run of four straight championships. “‘We’re going for three.’ To say that out loud is kind of crazy,” Cooper told ESPN, before his team’s first-round playoff series against the Toronto […]

NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus the stat of the season for every team

For this week’s Power Rankings, we identified a stat for every team that best exemplified their performance, from recent trends to season-long strengths or weaknesses. How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors rates teams against one another — taking into account game results, injuries and upcoming schedule — and […]

Notable moments in championship parade history

L.A. became the second team to win the Super Bowl on their home turf (SoFi Stadium), a feat last achieved by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when they defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 31-9 in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium. The Rams’ parade on Wednesday was particularly sweet as neither the Los Angeles Lakers […]

After memorable regular season for Edmonton Oilers, Connor McDavid wins Hart Trophy unanimously as NHL’s MVP

Edmonton Oilers star Connor McDavid won the Hart Trophy as NHL’s MVP, becoming only the second player in the 97-year history of the award to win it unanimously. McDavid placed first on all 100 ballots from the Professional Hockey Writers Association. Previously, only Wayne Gretzky won the Hart unanimously back in 1981-82, also with the […]

San Jose Sharks forward Patrick Marleau, 41, ties Gordie Howe’s record of 1,767 NHL games played

Patrick Marleau tied Gordie Howe’s mark of 1,767 NHL games played when the visiting San Jose Sharks faced the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night. Marleau, 41, hopped over the boards for his first shift 40 seconds into the game and finished with 19 shifts and 14:16 time on the ice in the Sharks’ 5-2 loss. […]

Tampa Bay Lightning’s Victor Hedman wins Conn Smythe Trophy for MVP after historic run

Hedman, 29, scored 10 goals this summer. Paul Coffey (12) and Brian Leetch (11) are the only defensemen to ever record more. Hedman, who also had 11 assists, led the Lightning in ice time this summer, averaging more than 26 minutes per game. “It’s been a grind. It hasn’t been easy, but it’s all worth […]

What will the next NHL bubbles look like? Lessons learned from the 2020 postseason

Cooper looked to his right and gave his eyes a roll. He took a deep sigh through a smile, which was an appropriate physical reaction to that query. “To be honest, there’s a lot of good. It’s been an experience. And for the most part, it’s been a really cool experience. I look back at […]

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