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Defending Conn Smythe winner McDavid heavily favored to repeat - ESPN
Connor McDavid is no stranger to winning NHL awards, including the Hart Trophy for MVP (three times), Ted Lindsay Award for most outstanding player (four times), and Art Ross Trophy for most points (five times) all by the age of 28.
Rod Brind'Amour surprised by Paul Maurice's handshake line stance - ESPN
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour said he was surprised when Florida Panthers coach Paul Maurice asked him not to participate in their series-ending handshake line last week and disagreed that it should just be for the players.
Soccer's Sinclair, curler Martin, skier Guay among Canada's Sports Hall of Fame inductees
Soccer star Christine Sinclair, curler Kevin Martin and alpine skier Erik Guay are among the athletes who will be inducted into Canada's Sports Hall of Fame this year.
2025 Stanley Cup Final: Early look at Panthers-Oilers II - ESPN
The 2025 Stanley Cup Final is set. For the second consecutive year, it's the Florida Panthers vs. the Edmonton Oilers in the final round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov wins Selke, Clancy trophies - ESPN
Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov has won the Selke Trophy as the NHL's best defensive forward for the second straight season.
Oilers, Panthers more alike as Stanley Cup final rematch arrives
A year ago, when the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers met in the Stanley Cup final, they were opposites in everything from climate, market and franchise history to deep-run experience and toughness.
Panthers-Oilers Stanley Cup finals rematch opens as toss-up - ESPN
Oddsmakers think the Stanley Cup Final rematch between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers is a toss-up.