Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar feels there is consensus push among NHL players to return to straight conference ...

The incredible hockey continued on Day 3 of the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs, including the fourth overtime game of the postseason and the Cup favorite Colorado Avalanche showing how dominant they are.

Thursday night's four-game playoff slate was all about theatrics, and plenty of offense. Thirty goals were scored over four games. Check out the ESPN NHL Playoffs Daily to catch up every day of the ...

The New York Islanders tied up their series 2-2 on Saturday, thanks to a boost from the crowd at Nassau Coliseum. In the West, can the Vegas Golden Knights do the same against the Colorado Avalancheon ...

NEW YORK/TORONTO-- "Bracketology" marks its return to the NHL when early registration opens tonight at 7 p.m. ET for the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket Challenge ...

On Saturday night, the Toronto Maple Leafs will get their second chance to close out their first playoff series win since before the 2004-05 lockout. Should the Montreal Canadiens win, the Leafs would ...

The Stanley Cup Playoffs will start May 15 when the Boston Bruins play at the Washington Capitals in Game 1 of their Stanley Cup First Round series (7:15 ET; NBC, CBC, SN, TVAS). The NHL regular ...

A day of reckoning is coming for NHL playoff teams who have exploited loopholes in the salary cap rules over the years.