NHL

Stars' Oettinger embarrassed by Game 5 benching

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger said Saturday that he was embarrassed when he was pulled from Game 5 of the Western Conference finals after giving up two goals on the only two shots he faced, an effort that highlighted his club's playoff departure. ... Continue Reading

Thousands attend race event honoring Gaudreaus

Thousands attended Saturday's inaugural Gaudreau Family 5K event to honor John and Matthew Gaudreau, who died last year in a tragic accident while riding bicycles. ... Continue Reading

Panthers' Lundell, Luostarinen clear for Final G1

Panthers forwards Eetu Luostarinen and Anton Lundell will be ready for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, but the status of A.J. Greer remains uncertain. ... Continue Reading

London into Memorial Cup final, beating Moncton

The London Knights beat the Moncton Wildcats 5-2 on Friday night in the Memorial Cup semifinal to advance to face the Medicine Hat Tigers on Sunday in the final. ... Continue Reading

Islanders sign F Palmieri, D Boqvist to deals

The New York Islanders signed forward Kyle Palmieri to a two-year deal on Friday, while also adding defenseman Adam Boqvist on a one-year deal. ... Continue Reading

No surgery for injured Canes trio after playoff run

Hurricanes players Jalen Chatfield, Sean Walker and Seth Jarvis said Friday they don't plan to have surgery for injuries after the team's playoff run to the Eastern Conference final. ... Continue Reading

Oilers win West, book Cup rematch vs. Panthers

Connor McDavid had a breakaway goal and an assist, Corey Perry scored again and the Oilers are going to their second Stanley Cup Final in a row after beating the Stars 6-3 on Thursday night in Game 5. ... Continue Reading

Panthers-Oilers finals rematch opens as toss-up

The betting line for the Panthers-Oilers Stanley Cup finals rematch opened with each team at -110 when the matchup was set Thursday night. ... Continue Reading

📈 Free agency big board: Ranking the top players

From All-Stars and award winners down to diamonds in the rough, here's who is available on July 1. ... Continue Reading

Stars' DeBoer defends call to pull Oettinger early

Jake Oettinger is one reason the Stars are in a championship window, yet his Game 5 performance Thursday night was instrumental in Dallas' third straight Western Conference finals exit. ... Continue Reading

Panthers-Oilers II: Key stats to know for the 2025 Stanley Cup Final

For the second consecutive season, it's Florida-Edmonton. Here's what you need to know before Game 1. ... Continue Reading

Odds: McDavid is Conn Smythe fave in Panthers rematch

Top ways to bet the series and props for the Stanley Cup Final between the Panthers and Oilers. ... Continue Reading

Toews, ex-Blackhawks star, planning NHL return

Jonathan Toews, who stepped away from hockey two seasons ago after 15 seasons with the Blackhawks, is planning an NHL comeback, according to his agent. ... Continue Reading

Flyers F Foerster signs 2-year, $7.5M extension

Philadelphia Flyers forward Tyson Foerster signed a two-year contract extension worth $7.5 million. ... Continue Reading

Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, scores, news

From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason. ... Continue Reading