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Source: Matthews' future with Leafs still unclear
Auston Matthews' future in Toronto remains uncertain despite the Maple Leafs recent NHL draft lottery win, an NHL source tells ESPN.[read more]
Hawks getting top prospect Kantserov from KHL
Blackhawks prospect Roman Kantserov had his KHL contract terminated, clearing the way for him to play in the NHL.[read more]
McDavid, MacKinnon, Kucherov finalists for MVP
Connor McDavid, Nathan MacKinnon and Nikita Kucherov are finalists for the Hart Trophy.[read more]
Marner, shedding Cup critiques, scores hat trick
Mitch Marner, once decried for failures in past postseasons, is turning the narrative around with the Golden Knights after scoring a natural hat trick in a Game 3 win.[read more]
Back in net, Wallstedt anchors Wild's Game 3 win
Jesper Wallstedt, back in net as the starter after being benched for Game 2, made 34 saves as the Wild handled the Colorado Avalanche 5-1 on Saturday night in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals, giving Minnesota its first victory of the series.[read more]
Avs pull Wedgewood, 'have a decision to make'
Adversity has hit the Colorado Avalanche, who suffered their first loss of the postseason Saturday night, and had to pull starting goaltender Scott Wedgewood after he allowed a third goal on just 12 shots in 24:23 against Minnesota.[read more]
Hurricanes sweep Flyers, move to 8-0 in playoffs
Jackson Blake scored 5:28 into overtime, his second goal of the game, and the Carolina Hurricanes completed a four-game sweep of the Philadelphia Flyers with a 3-2 victory Saturday, a win that gave coach Rod Brind'Amour's team an 8-0 postseason record.[read more]
🏒 Gavin McKenna's path to expected No. 1 pick
McKenna's story has taken him from Whitehorse, Yukon, to Medicine Hat to Penn State, with the NHL expected to be the next stop. What makes him a special prospect?[read more]
Keys to the offseason: Free agency plans for Flyer...
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.[read more]
Meet Zach Benson, the NHL's next great Stanley Cup...
Benson is the player you love to hate -- or hate to love -- depending where you're lined up.[read more]