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Picks for each Stanley Cup semifinal series
Which teams will reach the NHL's Stanley Cup Final? Here are our picks for Golden Knights-Canadiens and Lightning-Islanders.
Stanley Cup semifinals preview: Golden Knights vs. Canadiens
We break down the Vegas-Montreal series position-by-position, and make a series pick.
Previewing Lightning-Islanders: Matchups, plus series pick
We break down the Tampa Bay-New York series position-by-position, and make a series pick.
QUEST FOR THE STANLEY CUP
Quest for the Stanley Cup Episode 2: "Closer"
Quest for the Stanley Cup Episode 1: "Familiar Foes"
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PLAYOFFS DAILY
NHL Playoffs Daily: Stanley Cup semifinal matchups are set
We're down to the NHL's final four, as the Golden Knights dispatched the Avalanche in Game 6 Thursday. Get caught up on everything here.
2021 NHL Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, scores, highlights, analysis
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Check out the full picture and coverage on each team.
CANADIENS KEEP ROLLING
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How Carey Price has leveled up in the 2021 playoffs
What changed? How did a barely above replacement-level goalie in the regular season flip the switch to become an MVP-level playoff performer?
Wyshynski: Ten reasons to root for the Montreal Canadiens, I guess
With the Habs eight games away from a Stanley Cup, we make a list of factors that could make someone want to jump on the bandwagon.
LOOKING AHEAD
Keys to the NHL offseason: Free-agency, draft plans for every eliminated team
We explore the next moves each eliminated team should make this offseason, and forecast their 2021-22 outlook.
GOLDEN MISFITS HEATING UP
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Jonathan Marchessault and the 'Misfits Line' are driving the Golden Knights once again
In a wide-ranging conversation, Marchessault reflects on how far the franchise has come by revisiting key moments in the journey.
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Game 6: Golden Knights vs. Avalanche
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Game 5: Golden Knights vs. Avalanche
Game 5: Hurricanes vs. Lightning
Game 5: Islanders vs. Bruins
Game 4: Jets vs. Canadiens
Game 4: Golden Knights vs. Avalanche
Game 3: Canadiens vs. Jets
Game 4: Islanders vs. Bruins
Game 4: Hurricanes vs. Lightning
Game 3: Avalanche vs. Golden Knights
Game 2: Jets vs. Canadiens
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- Knights cap series comeback to oust Avs in 6
- Jackets hire assistant Larsen as new head coach
- M&M's: McDavid, Matthews, MacKinnon for MVP
- Ex-Devils GM Shero hired as Wild senior adviser
- Reichel agree to 3-year deal with Blackhawks
- Carnegie Initiative aims to diversify hockey
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Inside the New York Islanders' new UBS Arena, built for the NHL's COVID-19 era
From the brick exterior inspired by neighboring Belmont Park to state-of-the-art tech inside, here's what Isles fans can expect next season.
Execs rank NHL's top 10 centers
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Ranking the NHL's top centers for 2021: Execs, coaches, players debate the top 10
A trio of young perennial MVP candidates tops our list. Where does 33-year-old Sidney Crosby finish?
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