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Conn Smythe Watch: Victor Hedman, Anton Khudobin lead the race for NHL playoff MVP
But before they lift the Cup, one player will be handed the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player in the most unusual postseason in league history. Members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association vote on the NHL’s playoff MVP award. Of the past 20 Conn Smythe Awards, five were goaltenders, four were defensemen […]
Continue reading2020 Stanley Cup Final preview: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Dallas Stars matchup, series pick
The Lightning — looking to become the first preseason Stanley Cup favorites to win it all since the Chicago Blackhawks in 2015 — started the season slow, then became the top offensive team in the regular season. If they win the Cup, they will have defeated the No. 1 defensive team (the Boston Bruins) in […]
Continue readingStanley Cup Final Game 1 takeaways: What we learned from Dallas Stars’ win over Tampa Bay Lightning
In case you missed part or all of the game, we’re here with the biggest takeaways as we look ahead to Game 2 on Monday night. More: Click here for the entire Stanley Cup Final schedule. Lightning wake up late, Khudobin puts them to bed. Teammate Tyler Seguin likened Khudobin’s play to that of former […]
Continue readingTampa Bay Lightning vs. Dallas Stars: The lapsed fan’s guide to the 2020 Stanley Cup Final
The 2020 Stanley Cup Final between the Eastern Conference champion Tampa Bay Lightning and the Western Conference champion Dallas Stars begins Saturday night in the Edmonton bubble. As a service to fans who have a general interest in NHL hockey but have no idea what has happened in the past few months, we’re happy to […]
Continue reading2020 Stanley Cup Final: Picks for the champion, Conn Smythe Trophy winner
The 2020 Stanley Cup Final is finally here! After a monthslong pause due to the coronavirus pandemic, the NHL staged its most unusual postseason tournament ever, with 24 teams heading to bubbles in Toronto and Edmonton. From that field of 24, we’re down to two: the Tampa Bay Lightning from the East and the Dallas […]
Continue reading2020 NHL Playoffs Today: New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning both under pressure in Game 6
The architect of that team? New York Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello. Can history be made again with New York now down 3-2 against the Tampa Bay Lightning after Game 5? Check out ESPN NHL Playoffs Today every day of the postseason until the Stanley Cup is handed out in October. More: What each eliminated team […]
Continue reading2020 Stanley Cup Final: Predictions, stats, schedule for Dallas Stars-Tampa Bay Lightning
It was a season with lots of twists and turns — including a nearly five-month pause due to the coronavirus pandemic — but the sport’s ultimate goal is in sight. Here’s an early look at how the Stars and Lightning match up, including the reasons for hope and causes for concern for each team, and […]
Continue readingJordan Eberle’s goal keeps New York Islanders alive in series vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Eberle raced up the middle, drove to the net and converted Lee’s pass to cap a two-on-one break and keep the Islanders’ playoff hopes alive. The goal, scored 12:30 into the second overtime, sealed a 2-1 win over the Lightning in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference final series Tuesday night. “Things happen quick out […]
Continue reading2020 NHL Playoffs Today: Dallas Stars need one more win to reach Stanley Cup Final
The Dallas Stars are one win away from advancing to their first Stanley Cup Final since 2000. Eliminating the Vegas Golden Knights won’t be easy, as Vegas is claiming the Western Conference finals are “a long way from over.” Can Dallas close out the series on its first try? Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Lightning took […]
Continue reading2020 NHL Playoffs Today: Can the Vegas Golden Knights strike back?
Slashes, fights and goals galore. The Eastern Conference finals are just starting to heat up. Meanwhile, the Dallas Stars can put everyone on watch tonight, with the opportunity to go up 3-1 on the favored Vegas Golden Knights. Check out ESPN NHL Playoffs Today every day of the postseason until the Stanley Cup is handed […]
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