'Lucky bounces' the difference as Hurricanes oust Islanders - ESPN
After their Game 5 victory, Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Brady Skjei noted the key difference between his team and the New York Islanders, the team it eliminated Tuesday night.
Carolina Hurricanes Sport News
Sharks fire coach David Quinn after historic last-place season - ESPN
The San Jose Sharks have fired David Quinn after a season that saw San Jose finish with the second-fewest points in the salary cap era.
Hurricanes slim betting favorites in crowded Stanley Cup field - ESPN
The Stanley Cup Playoffs have long been marked by parity. Perhaps more than any other major professional sport, the NHL routinely sees teams outperform expectations in the regular season, sneak into the playoffs, make a run to the Stanley Cup Final and oftentimes win it.
Frank Nazar scores on first attempt in NHL debut with Blackhawks - ESPN
CHICAGO — Welcome to the NHL, Frank Nazar.
Golden Knights beat Wild to clinch final playoff spot in West - ESPN
LAS VEGAS — Jack Eichel, Nicolas Roy and Pavel Dorofeyev each had a goal and an assist, Chandler Stephenson had four assists, and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Minnesota Wild 7-2 Friday night to clinch a playoff berth for the sixth time in seven seasons.
NHL playoff standings: Is this the Penguins' last stand? - ESPN
After the trade that brought reigning Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson to the Pittsburgh Penguins, hope sprang eternal in Western Pennsylvania regarding the team; the betting markets weren't quite as bullish, but +2500 odds in the preseason for the Penguins to win the Cup would infer that the club would at least be in the playoffs.
NHL trade grades: Lyubushkin a boost for the Maple Leafs - ESPN
Another day closer to the March 8 NHL trade deadline. Another right-handed defenseman who's off the board.
Henrik Lundqvist among 3 goalies inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame - ESPN
The Hockey Hall of Fame got an infusion of goaltenders on Monday with the induction of Henrik Lundqvist, Tom Barrasso and Mike Vernon.