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Fantasy hockey reaction to 2022 NHL free agency signings, trades and more
Will the big defenseman Brent Burns continue to be a top fantasy option in Carolina? What effect will Claude Giroux and Andre Burakovsky have on their new linemates? ESPN Fantasy Hockey analysts Victoria Matiash and Sean Allen sort through the biggest free agent deals to help fantasy managers prepare for the 2022-23 season. NHL free […]
Continue reading2022 Stanley Cup playoffs: Jacob Trouba doesn’t think about being the villain
NEW YORK — Jacob Trouba doesn’t spend time thinking about his perceived villainy. Many NHL fans do, as they watch the New York Rangers defenseman pulverize opponents with his signature open-ice checks, sometimes with injurious results. They call for penalties that aren’t whistled. They call for suspensions that aren’t handed out. They boo him when […]
Continue reading2022 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 […]
Continue reading2022 Stanley Cup playoffs: Conference finals preview, matchups, predictions
The conference final round of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs is upon us. Sixteen teams entered the postseason tournament, but only four are left in the bracket, as the New York Rangers will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the East, and the Colorado Avalanche will square off against the Edmonton Oilers in the […]
Continue readingCarolina Hurricanes goalie Antti Raanta exits Game 7 vs. New York Rangers with lower-body injury
RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes lost goalie Antti Raanta to a lower-body injury in the second period of Monday night’s 6-2 Game 7 defeat to the New York Rangers. Raanta exited the game 15:37 into the period with the Hurricanes trailing the Rangers 2-0. As New York put the pressure on in the offensive […]
Continue readingIgor Shesterkin, New York Rangers secure spot in Eastern Conference finals with dominant Game 7 win
RALEIGH, N.C. — The New York Rangers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 6-2 in Game 7 on Monday night, advancing to the Eastern Conference finals to face the Tampa Bay Lightning. Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin made 36 saves for a second Game 7 win this postseason. “Obviously, our goaltender was once again our best player,” said […]
Continue readingKnowing that ‘we had to win,’ goaltender Igor Shesterkin leads New York Rangers in Game 6
NEW YORK — Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin did it all in Saturday’s Game 6 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. Not only did he make 37 saves, he had as many assists as his opponents had goals at Madison Square Garden. “Tonight was an important game. We had to win, and that’s exactly what we did,” […]
Continue readingStanley Cup playoffs 2022: New York Rangers relish ‘added nastiness’ against Hurricanes
Reaves was on the ice at the final buzzer when Carolina forward Max Domi gave Rangers defenseman Ryan Lindgren a cross-check in New York’s zone, leading to the two wrestling to the ice. Meanwhile, Hurricanes defenseman Tony DeAngelo was trading words with the Rangers’ bench, causing an irate coach Gerard Gallant to snap back. “You […]
Continue readingCarolina Hurricanes ‘go back home and regroup’ after fifth road playoff loss evens series at 2-2
The Carolina Hurricanes remained winless on the road in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, losing 4-1 to the New York Rangers on Tuesday as their second-round series was knotted up at 2-2. Carolina lost all three road games at Boston in the first round, and then dropped Games 3 and 4 at Madison Square Garden, squandering […]
Continue reading2022 Stanley Cup playoffs: Breaking down all 16 teams in the NHL postseason
The matchups and storylines are set as the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs get underway this week, with the last team standing hoisting the cherished chalice sometime in late June. Will that be the Tampa Bay Lightning, who are looking to become the first team to win the Cup in three consecutive seasons since the New […]
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