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Artturi Lehkonen scores short-handed goal as Avs take commanding series lead
Brock Nelson puts game away with empty-net goal for Avs
Adrian Kempe tallies power-play goal for Kings
Cale Makar slices a goal in for Colorado
Trevor Moore lights the lamp for the Kings
Gabriel Landeskog tallies early goal to give Avalanche the lead
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STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
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Alex Tuch scores winning goal for Sabres, gives Buffalo 2-1 series lead
Jackson Blake puts the Hurricanes ahead for good as Carolina takes 3-0 series lead
ROAD TO THE STANLEY CUP
Flyers winning the East? Sabres cooked? Judging early Stanley Cup playoff overreactions
The hot takes are flying after the opening games. We hand down a verdict on all of them.
Stanley Cup playoffs daily: Three critical Game 3s on tap for Friday
Here's a preview for all of the games, plus a best bet and a recap of Thursday's contests.
OFFSEASON FOCUS
Keys to the offseason: Free agency and draft plans for every eliminated NHL team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
ALL ABOUT THE POSTSEASON
How the 'Lumber Yard' was built: Inside the Avalanche's goaltending tandem
The professional lives of Mackenzie Blackwood and Scott Wedgewood intersected twice before suiting up together for Colorado.
Ranking the top 50 players in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
As 16 teams face off for the ultimate prize in pro sports, these players will have the biggest impact.
TRENDING IN HOCKEY
Utah Mammoth offer jersey exchange for local Golden Knight fans at Game 3
On a first-come basis, fans can exchange their Golden Knights jerseys for a 2025-26 Mammoth home jersey.
SPORTS BETTING
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- Sens furious at Hall, refs after 'blatant' headshot
- Kings, nearing sweep by Avs, vow to 'be ready'
- Johnston's deflection gives Stars 2OT win vs. Wild
- Pens on brink, sound off on game-changing melee
- Ducks tie series; Oilers' McDavid escapes injury
- Bruins 'played to our identity' in Game 2 victory
- Lightning end home playoff skid at 4, knot series
- Kraken CEO: Botterill 'not threatened' by audit
- 👕 Utah offers jersey exchange for Vegas fans
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Ranking the top 50 players in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs
As 16 teams face off for the ultimate prize in pro sports, these players will have the biggest impact.
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NHL teams' offseason keys, including free agency, draft needs
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast expectations for 2026-27.
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NHL Awards Watch: Who's leading for Hart, Norris, Calder?
Our panel of PHWA voters identify their finalists for all the awards, with some tight finishes in a few spots.
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Meet the 'Zammoth': Utah Mammoths' prehistoric-like ride for fans
The "Zammoth" attraction is designed to transport fans around the Delta Center ice during pregame and intermissions.
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Who will win the Stanley Cup after an Olympic gold medal?
Only eight players have pulled off the feat in the same season. Who are the most likely "double champs?"
