Shayna Goldman

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Staff Writer at The Athletic

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Which NHL teams should be interested in Nikolaj Ehlers in free agency?

2 days ago | nytimes.com | Shayna Goldman |Murat Ates |Murat Ateş

Nikolaj Ehlers is closing in on unrestricted free agency after 10 seasons with the Winnipeg Jets. Ehlers, 29, has scored 520 points in 674 regular-season games. He's averaged 15:48 per game over the course of his last three seasons, prompting frequent discussion about his playing time - most of it online, some between Ehlers and multiple head coaches.
Slavin's defensive excellence

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Shayna Goldman

With a 3-0 win in Game 4 on Monday, the Carolina Hurricanes finally put an end to a 15-game losing streak in the Eastern Conference final. But the odds of a comeback against the reigning champs are still slim. According to The Model ™️, the Canes have only a 10 percent chance of advancing. If the Florida Panthers advance, it'll be their third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final.
Hurricanes at Panthers Game 4

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Shayna Goldman

Are the Panthers as dominant as they have been against Carolina, or have the Canes been overestimated after facing two weaker opponents? Maybe it's a combination of both. Up 3-0 in the Eastern Conference final, Florida has the chance to sweep the Hurricanes in Game 4. How to watch Carolina Hurricanes at Florida PanthersWatching in person? Get tickets on StubHub.
Hurricanes at Panthers Game 3

1 week ago | nytimes.com | Shayna Goldman

The Eastern Conference Final continues Saturday with the Carolina Hurricanes on the road against the Florida Panthers, who have a 2-0 series lead. Not only are the Panthers favored to win the series, which is no surprise, but they are also favored in Game 3. The defending Stanley Cup champs are on a roll and are nearing the chance for back-to-back championships.
Should NHL teams spend their cap space now or save for 2026? How the UFA classes compare

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Shayna Goldman

Did Mitch Marner and John Tavares play their last games in Toronto Maple Leafs sweaters? Will another team be able to land Nikolaj Ehlers? Is Mikael Granlund a pending free agent worth investing in? With 28 of 32 NHL teams officially on the outside of the playoff picture, most of the league is already in offseason mode.
Carolina narrow favorite, down 1-0

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Shayna Goldman

The defending-champion Florida Panthers took Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final on Tuesday night. Now it's up to the Carolina Hurricanes to swing the momentum while still on home ice. The Canes are slight favorites for Game 2, but the Panthers are -250 to take the series. Here's what you need to know heading into Thursday night's playoff action.
Panthers at Hurricanes Game 1

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Shayna Goldman

Tuesday night kicks off the conference finals of the NHL playoffs with Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final between the defending-champion Florida Panthers and the Carolina Hurricanes. The Panthers are second-favorites behind the Edmonton Oilers to win the Stanley Cup at +250 odds, but the Canes are close behind at +300. Carolina's last Cup win was in 2006. The odds for this series are wafer-thin.
What we learned in Round 2 about the four teams eliminated from the NHL playoffs

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Shayna Goldman

"Playoff Bob" used to hold a different meaning. No matter how sparkling Sergei Bobrovsky was in the regular season, he wilted in the postseason. A Vezina-winning caliber season in 2016-17, when he earned a 0.931 save percentage and saved 45 goals above expected, ended in a five-game Round 1 elimination. Bobrovsky's save percentage plummeted to 0.882 and he allowed 1.6 goals above expected.
Panthers at Maple Leafs Game 7

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Shayna Goldman

What a series. The Toronto Maple Leafs refused to be eliminated on Friday and now take their series against the defending champs home for Game 7. These teams have traded dominance throughout the series, with the Leafs going up 2-0 only for the Florida Panthers to take three wins in a row and bring Toronto to the brink. The odds favor Florida, but only slightly. This is what playoffs are all about.
Can Winnipeg force a Game 7?

2 weeks ago | nytimes.com | Shayna Goldman

Winnipeg stayed alive with a dominant 4-0 win on Thursday, but to take the series back to Canada, the Jets will have to win in Dallas. The Stars are favored at home to close out the series and advance to the Western Conference Final where Edmonton awaits. Here's a look at picks from our staff, odds and viewing info for the potentially decisive game. How to watch Winnipeg Jets at Dallas StarsGame can also be streamed on ESPN+.