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Stanley Cup Final Game 2 takeaways: How the Lightning held off a late Stars rally
Hint: The win had something to do with their goaltender. Here are the top things to know as the series is knotted heading into Game 3.
2020 NHL Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, scores, highlights, analysis
From the qualification round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Check out the full picture and coverage on each team.
NHL PLAYOFFS
REWATCH FULL-GAME REPLAYS
Game 2: Stars vs. Lightning
Game 1: Stars vs. Lightning
Game 6: Lightning vs. Islanders
Game 5: Islanders vs. Lightning
Game 5: Stars vs. Golden Knights
Game 4: Lightning vs. Islanders
Game 4: Golden Knights vs. Stars
Game 3: Islanders vs. Lightning
Game 3: Golden Knights vs. Stars
Game 2: Islanders vs. Lightning
Game 2: Stars vs. Golden Knights
Game 1: Islanders vs. Lightning
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JAMIE BENN
STARS CAPTAIN LEADING PLAYOFF RUN
'Beast Mode' on the ice: Jamie Benn investment is finally paying off for the Stars
The forward's eight-year, $76 million deal was starting to look a little sour. Then this playoff run happened.
THE LEGEND OF BOWNESS
Why a bunch of ex-Bruins are backing Rick Bowness in the Stanley Cup Final
The last time Bowness was head coach of a playoff team was 1992. We check in with his players from that season on why they want to see him win.
NHL BUBBLE LIFE
Why aren't there more families in the NHL bubble?
Although the plan was for players' partners and children to join them for the conference final round and beyond, not many have. We explore why that is.
QUEST FOR THE CUP
EPISODE 3 RECAP
What to watch for in Episode 3 of 'Quest for the Cup'
The conference finals are coming to a close. Plus, we learn more about the mental strain of living and playing in a bubble for several weeks.
THE NHL ON ESPN+
GAME REPLAYS, ANALYSIS AND ARCHIVES
Stream full game replays from the Stanley Cup Playoffs and qualifiers
Top Headlines
- Kucherov sets Lightning's playoff points record
- Edmonton's Draisaitl takes Hart Trophy as MVP
- Nevin, 2-time Cup winner with Leafs, dies at 82
- Stamkos at morning skate, but still iffy to play
- Canadiens Stanley Cup winner Langlois dies at 85
- Khudobin's play in goal lifts Stars to Game 1 win
- NHL let Panthers handle probe of ex-assistant
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Predicting 2022 Olympic rosters
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Predicting the 2022 Olympic hockey rosters
NHL players will be back for the next Olympic tournament! Here's our early look at who makes the cut for Beijing 2022.
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