NHL

How the Panthers avoided a post-Stanley Cup hangover -- and why they might win it again

Can they sustain their success into another championship run? Here's what the Panthers (and opponents) are saying. ... Continue Reading

Juan Soto joins biggest active contracts in NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL

The New York Mets outfielder's deal joins a group of the largest contracts across North American sports. ... Continue Reading

Blackhawks goalie Mrazek to IR with groin injury

The Blackhawks hav placed goaltender Petr Mrazek on injured reserve on Sunday with a left groin injury. ... Continue Reading

Face value: Wilson lifts Caps after puck to cheek

Tom Wilson took a puck in the face in the first period but returned and played hero, scoring twice in the third period to lift the Capitals to a 4-2 comeback win in Montreal. ... Continue Reading

Blackhawks lose in first game under Sorensen

- Anders Sorensen's first game with Chicago looked a lot like when Luke Richardson was coaching the Blackhawks. ... Continue Reading

Flyers' Tortorella criticizes officiating in OT loss

Flyers coach John Tortorella was frustrated with a couple of calls during a 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins on Saturday. ... Continue Reading

Rangers' Shesterkin inks 8-year, $92M extension

The Rangers have signed Igor Shesterkin an eight-year extension with an $11.5 million AAV that makes him the highest-paid goalie in NHL history. ... Continue Reading

Trouba: Rangers exit 'unfortunate,' affected play

Speaking hours after he was traded to Anaheim, Jacob Trouba said his ending in New York "could have been handled better" and that he believes "it's a rite of passage to get fired from MSG." ... Continue Reading

Who is each NHL team's captain? Current list for 2024-25

Here is the full list of captains for NHL teams, with Jordan Eberle the latest to earn the designation. ... Continue Reading

NHL trade grades: Who comes out ahead on the Jacob Trouba swap?

The long-rumored trade involving the Rangers captain has finally come to pass. Did the New York or Anaheim front office do better on this one? ... Continue Reading

Sources: Rangers' Shesterkin to be richest goalie

The Rangers and Igor Shesterkin have agreed on an eight-year extension with an $11.5 million AAV that will make him the highest-paid goalie in NHL history, sources told ESPN's Kevin Weekes and Emily Kaplan. ... Continue Reading

Rangers end Trouba tenure with trade to Ducks

The Rangers have traded team captain Jacob Trouba to the Ducks for defenseman Urho Vaakanainen and a conditional 2025 fourth-round pick. ... Continue Reading

Knights captain Stone back after 1-month absence

Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone is returning from a monthlong absence to play in Friday's game against the visiting Dallas Stars. ... Continue Reading

NHL betting: More bark than bite for home underdogs?

Betting tips, picks and home/road trends for Red Wings-Bruins and Oilers-Golden Knights tonight on ESPN+ and Hulu. ... Continue Reading

Fantasy hockey rankings: Top players for 2024-25

Our updated fantasy hockey rankings sees movement in the top 250, with Nikita Kucherov and Auston Matthews on the move. ... Continue Reading