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NHL Playoffs Daily: Pivotal Game 5 on tap for Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Islanders

The New York Islanders and Tampa Bay Lightning are deadlocked at 2-2. Who takes control of this series in a pivotal Game 5? Meanwhile, Vegas Golden Knights coach Peter DeBoer made a gutsy decision switching goalies in Game 4, and it paid off in a big way, as they knotted up their series with the […]

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NHL Playoffs Daily: New York Islanders seeking equalizer in Game 4 against Tampa Bay Lightning

The New York Islanders are back to underdog status after losing two straight to the Tampa Bay Lightning. But they’re not in real trouble until they lose two straight at the Nassau Coliseum. Meanwhile, the Vegas Golden Knights let Game 3 slip away after a late gaffe. It’s time to stop sleeping on the Montreal […]

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NHL Playoffs Daily 2021: Washington Capitals, St. Louis Blues on the brink

Sunday brings us our first two elimination games of the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs: the Colorado Avalanche and Boston Bruins can secure their tickets to Round 2. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Blues and Washington Capitals are struggling to stay alive, with both teams trying to break out of their post-championship playoff slumps. There’s been some […]

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Michael Houser, 28, gets win in NHL debut with Buffalo Sabres

Tage Thompson and Rasmus Asplund also scored for Buffalo, which trailed 2-0 early in the second period. “It’s super exciting. I’m not really in that great of game shape, either, I’ll admit that,” the 28-year-old Houser said. “After the game celebrating and everything, I could barely breathe, so I’m just trying to catch my breath […]

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NHL Power Rankings: 1-31 poll, plus the breakthrough player on every team

How we rank: The ESPN hockey editorial staff submits selections ranking teams 1 to 31 — taking into account game results, injuries and upcoming schedule — and those results are tabulated in the list featured here. Note: Previous ranking for each team refers to our Week 14 edition, published on April 21. Points percentages are […]

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Fantasy hockey rankings Week 13 update: Is it time to drop Logan Couture or Tyler Toffoli?

Default head-to-head leagues are into the second week of the playoffs, with the championship all that remains after this week. Points and rotisserie leagues don’t have to sweat the nuances of that schedule, but the pressure created by minimal games really puts a strain on the value. While season-long success can still inform decision-making, the […]

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Fantasy hockey rankings Week 12 update: How to win your playoff matchup

Some teams only have a dozen games left in the fantasy season. There are no more excuses for a player, no more wait-and-see approach. If a player isn’t putting up points on your fantasy roster, you don’t need him. Baseball is back, and so is fantasy! Get the gang back together, or start a new […]

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Fantasy hockey rankings Week 11 update: How to manage the NHL schedule

But the situation with the Vancouver Canucks is next level. Besides the obvious real-world consequences to a potential variant spreading like wildfire through the clubhouse, there will be an impact on this make-believe game we all enjoy. There is a possibility the Canucks shutdown could extend the season beyond the ESPN.com fantasy game period. The […]

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Fantasy hockey: Forecaster for the week of March 29 – April 4

Complete your bracket by selecting the winner in each of the games in the NCAA tournament from the Sweet 16 to the championship. Tournament Challenge Second Chance Oliver Wahlstrom, F, New York Islanders: Considering his production of late, it’s almost hard to believe Wahlstrom was still having a game with fewer than 10 minutes of […]

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Fantasy hockey rankings Week 9 update: Six impact players who could be traded

Despite the difficulties, teams are making plans, as reported by ESPN’s Greg Wyshynski. So let’s take a look at some of the players being discussed as trade bait with a fantasy-lens. Complete your bracket by selecting the winner in each of the games in the NCAA tournament from the Sweet 16 to the championship. Tournament […]

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