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NHL playoff watch: The Wild's path to win the West
Here's how Minnesota can earn the No. 1 seed, beginning with Monday night's game against Seattle. Plus, full playoff projections, updated draft lottery standings and more.
NEXT WAVE OF COACHES, GMS
HIRING SEASON IS COMING SOON
Who are the top candidates for NHL coach, GM jobs?
Hiring season will be upon us before you know it. Here are the people that could be line for the opportunities, including Cammi Granato, Spencer Carbery and Joel Ward.
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BUSY WEEK IN THE NHL
KEY GAMES ON THE CALENDAR
NHL insiders debate biggest game this week, wild-card races
As the playoff races heat up, a number of critical matchups dot the schedule. Plus, which team will emerge as the best of the West?
FROZEN FOUR
APRIL 6-8 ON ESPN2
Breaking down the Frozen Four: Michigan, Quinnipiac, Minnesota, Boston University
The matchups in Tampa promise to be thrillers, featuring plenty of star power, high-octane offense and stellar defense.
MAKING HISTORY
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Tage Thompson could do something that has never been done in NHL history
The Sabres superstar is scoring more points than anyone his height ever has. What makes him special? And why has he been able to dominate in a way that others haven't?
POWER RANKINGS
NHL Power Rankings: Biggest offseason decision for all 32 teams
Should the Sharks trade Erik Karlsson? Will the Maple Leafs hire a new GM? What will the Golden Knights do in goal? Plus, our latest 1-32 rankings.
CONTENDER FLAWS
Wyshynski: Biggest headaches for NHL playoff contenders
Every team has a weakness it must try to limit to win hockey's ultimate prize. We identify the kryptonite of the 13 top Cup contenders.
BRUINS CHASING HISTORY
RECORDS IN REACH
Chasing history in Boston: The numbers behind the Bruins' wild 2022-23 season
The B's are on pace for NHL records in wins and points, along with some individual superlatives as well. Follow along here with our updated tracker.
NCAA MEN'S HOCKEY
REGIONALS BEGIN THURSDAY; ALL GAMES ON ESPN NETWORKS
Why the stars may be aligned for Minnesota to snap its 20-year title drought
The Golden Gophers, one of the sport's bluest blue bloods, are lined up as a favorite to win their first NCAA men's hockey title since 2003. Can they pull it off?
NHL prospects to watch in the 2023 NCAA hockey tournament
From players that could make a difference in this year's NHL playoffs to potential top-5 picks this summer, here are the names to know.
Top Headlines
- McDavid 1st NHL player to hit 140 points since '96
- Sabres player to skip Pride fete, cites Russia law
- Flyers' chairman Scott to retire; Hilferty up next
- Kings up point streak to franchise-best 12 games
- Michigan, Quinnipiac secure berths in Frozen Four
- Pastrnak tops 50 goals as Bruins win 7th straight
- 'Loved our effort': NHL-best Bruins clinch division
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