Stanley Cup contender flaws: Top issues for NHL playoff teams - ESPN
The 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs are upon us, and more so than in years prior, the playoff format is under fire from fans.
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Dennis Hull, former NHL star who helped Canada win '72 Summit Series, dead at 81
Dennis Hull, the two-way NHL forward who starred alongside superstar older brother Bobby Hull with Chicago and helped Canada win the 1972 Summit Series, died Friday night, according to brother Garry. He was 81.
Former Chicago Blackhawks forward Dennis Hull dies at 81 - ESPN
CHICAGO — Dennis Hull, the two-way NHL forward who starred alongside superstar brother Bobby Hull with the Chicago Blackhawks and helped Canada win the 1972 Summit Series, died Saturday. He was 81.
Hurricanes-Canadiens Game 5 takeaways, grades, and a look ahead for both - ESPN
The Carolina Hurricanes are Eastern Conference champions after their 6-1 victory in Game 5, dominating the Montreal Canadiens from the opening faceoff.
Habs prepare for Game 5 down 3-1 to dominant Hurricanes
The Montreal Canadiens are fighting for their playoff lives tonight as they take on the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 of the NHL's Eastern Conference final.
NHL-Four-times Stanley Cup winner Claude Lemieux dies at 60
May 28 : Claude Lemieux, a four-times Stanley Cup winner and clutch scorer who was renowned for his role as an agitator on the ice, has died at the age of 60, the NHL Alumni Association said on Thursday.
Vegas Golden Knights complete sweep, win Western Conference - ESPN
LAS VEGAS — Cole Smith scored 14:15 into the third period, and the Vegas Golden Knights withstood a furious finish to defeat the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on Tuesday night, completing an improbable sweep.
How Toronto feels about Mitch Marner, potential playoff MVP - ESPN
Ask a Toronto Maple Leafs fan about Mitch Marner's performance in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs for the Vegas Golden Knights and a lot of words will follow, a few of them printable.
5 things to know as Habs, Hurricanes face off in Eastern Conference final
Two paths, two Eastern Conference finalists.