NHL

Canada wins again, U.S. beats France at worlds

Canada eased past Norway for its fourth straight win at the ice hockey world championship while the U.S. cruised to a 5-0 victory over France. ... Continue Reading

Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, game previews for the NHL's postseason

From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Explore the full results, and coverage on each team. ... Continue Reading

NHL draft Big Board: Updated top-32 rankings following under-18 championships, draft lottery

With the draft order set and many prospects' seasons over, here's the new list ahead of the draft combine in June. ... Continue Reading

Post-lottery NHL mock draft: San Jose on the clock at No. 1

The Sharks, Blackhawks and Ducks have the top three picks, with Macklin Celebrini, Artyom Levshunov and Cole Eiserman among top prospects available. ... Continue Reading

Why everyone -- including Draymond Green and Steve Kerr -- sees Macklin Celebrini as a can't-miss prospect

The expected No. 1 pick in the upcoming draft, Celebrini has seen athletic success up close over the years with his dad working for a number of professional sports teams. ... Continue Reading

What's gone wrong for the Rangers -- and what can they do about it?

The Blueshirts raced out to a 3-0 lead, but the Hurricanes have roared back. Here are the troubling trends for New York heading into Game 6. ... Continue Reading

NHL odds to win 2024 playoffs, Stanley Cup, conference futures

2024 NHL futures odds for every team to win their series, advance to the Final and to win the Stanley Cup. ... Continue Reading

NHL playoffs MVP, Conn Smythe Trophy betting odds

Every player's odds to win the Conn Smythe Trophy in the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs. ... Continue Reading

Pens' Letang, others recovering after surgeries

Pittsburgh Penguins defensemen Kris Letang and John Ludvig and forward Matt Nieto are recovering from recent surgeries, the team announced Wednesday. ... Continue Reading

NHL Draft Big Board: Updated top-32 rankings following under-18 championships, draft lottery

With the draft order set and many prospects' seasons over, here's the new list ahead of the draft combine in June. ... Continue Reading

Makar's 2 goals help Avs snap skid, force Game 6

Cale Makar scored two goals, and the Avalanche beat Dallas 5-3 in Game 5 on Wednesday night, snapping their three-game losing streak and extending the Western Conference semifinal series. ... Continue Reading

Ingram wins Masterton trophy for perseverance

Utah goaltender Connor Ingram has won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. ... Continue Reading

Blackhawks accused of fraud, sexual harassment

A consultant hired to improve relationships with American Indian tribes is accusing the Chicago Blackhawks, its charity foundation and its CEO of fraud, breach of contract and sexual harassment. ... Continue Reading

Penguins' Letang, others recover from surgeries

Pittsburgh Penguins defensemen Kris Letang and John Ludvig and forward Matt Nieto are recovering from recent surgeries, the team announced Wednesday. ... Continue Reading

Stars winger Hintz out for Game 5 against Avs

Dallas Stars winger Roope Hintz will not play in Wednesday's Game 5 against the Avalanche because of an upper-body injury. ... Continue Reading