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Stanley Cup Final Game 1: Betting tips for Tampa Bay Lightning-Colorado Avalanche

The crew from Daily Wager and ESPN Chalk are here to look ahead at the series as well as present their top picks for Game 1. To catch all of the action, tune into ABC and ESPN+, where you can find every game of the series. Set your reminders to 8 ET for the first […]

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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 […]

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Viewers guide to New York Rangers-Colorado Avalanche on ESPN+

The ESPN+ exclusive schedule continues on Tuesday night with a potential Stanley Cup Final matchup, as the New York Rangers visit the Colorado Avalanche, with coverage starting at 8:55 p.m. ET. To help get you ready for the game, we’ve put together a guide on all the key players to watch for each team, including […]

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Fantasy hockey: What to expect from the Seattle Kraken

But how should we handle the impact of a brand-new NHL team? Fun. Free. Easy. Create or join a league and play ESPN Fantasy Hockey! Sign up for free! Luckily, we have a recent example to draw on. So let’s have a look at the Seattle Kraken’s roster, how the Vegas Golden Knights did in […]

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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 […]

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2020 NHL Playoffs Today: How the Dallas Stars get back in the series

Meanwhile, the Dallas Stars look to even up the Stanley Cup Final at two games apiece, and they need their biggest stars to step up — and, once again, to stay out of the penalty box. Check out ESPN NHL Playoffs Today every day of the postseason until the Stanley Cup is handed out. More: […]

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Stanley Cup Final Game 3 takeaways: Steven Stamkos return keys lopsided Tampa Bay Lightning victory

Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final saw the long-awaited return of Tampa Bay Lightning captain Steven Stamkos. In true storybook fashion, Stamkos scored on his first shot (he skated only 2:47 for the game), and his team overwhelmed the Dallas Stars en route to a 5-2 victory. Tampa Bay now leads the series two […]

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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 […]

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Tampa 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 […]

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2020 NHL playoffs: Who’s leading the race for the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP?

Members of the Professional Hockey Writers Association vote on the NHL’s playoff MVP award. In the last 20 Conn Smythe Awards, five were goaltenders, four were defensemen and the rest were forwards. Here’s where the MVP candidates in the Stanley Cup playoffs currently rank: 10. Josh Bailey, RW, New York Islanders New York has had […]

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