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John Tortorella laments Flyers’ collapse, missing playoffs

And not just this season. Philadelphia is stuck on the outside of the postseason for the fourth straight year after its fate was decided in Game 82. The Flyers’ acceleration from expected painful rebuild to the cusp of the playoffs was faster than expected — especially among those whose opinions matter most, coach John Tortorella […]

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New York Rangers first NHL team to clinch playoff berth

NEW YORK — Adam Fox scored 36 seconds into overtime and the New York Rangers became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 6-5 following a wild third period Tuesday night. Alexis Lafreniere had two goals and Igor Shesterkin made 36 saves for the Rangers, who lead […]

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Fantasy hockey: Sharangovich’s new role and goalie streamers

More Teams. More Games. Pat McAfee breaks down Ty Schmit’s takeover at the Vegas Golden Knights game and how he helped end the Oilers’ 16-game win streak. (1:42) The Oilers finally lose, Nathan MacKinnon’s impressive point streak comes to an end, Elias Lindholm already has two goals in his pocket with his new Vancouver squad, […]

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NHL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, recent fantasy standouts for each team

How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors sends in a 1-32 poll based on the games through Wednesday, which generates our master list here. Note: Previous ranking for each team refers to the previous edition, published Jan. 26. Points percentages are through Thursday’s games. Previous ranking: 1 Points percentage: […]

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Fantasy hockey goalie situations: Five teams to watch

More Teams. More Games. Tomas Tatar lights the lamp for Kraken (0:40) The difference a matter of days can make in affecting the fortune of a team, or more pinpointedly, an individual player is sometimes staggering. One moment they’re trudging through the muck of worthless ineptitude, with no turnaround in sight, when suddenly the clouds […]

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Flyers sign Owen Tippett to eight-year extension

More Teams. More Games. Take a look at some of forward Owen Tippett‘s top plays, who signed an eight-year contract extension with the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday. (1:57) Forward Owen Tippett signed an eight-year, $49.6 million contract extension with the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday, the team announced. The deal kicks in beginning next season. Tippett, […]

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The “set and forget” stars: Fantasy hockey lineup picks

More Teams. More Games. Marc-Andre Fleury moves past Patrick Roy on the all-time wins list as the Wild shut out the Islanders. (1:51) If you are feeling the January lull and just want to set and forget your fantasy NHL roster, this is the column for you. Not that such a process is encouraged in […]

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Fantasy hockey weekend watch: Maple Leafs look to shine in Sweden

Elsewhere, the Calgary Flames are hoping to extend their win streak against the fumbling New York Islanders. A visibly happier Jonathan Huberdeau scored his first game since the season’s opening week against the Vancouver Canucks Thursday, while Elias Lindholm racked up three points. The Minnesota Wild are hoping the weekend’s stint in Sweden will help […]

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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 […]

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Fantasy hockey preview: Stock watch, waiver wire streamers

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) Trick or treat! The NHL schedule wrapping around All Hallows’ Eve gives us a busy Monday, light Halloween night and a four-game Wednesday. You won’t see the New Jersey […]

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