Victoria Matiash

5 days ago | espn.com | Sean Allen |Victoria Matiash

The 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs begin Saturday with 16 teams looking to etch their name onto Lord Stanley's Cup. Sergei Bobrovsky and the reigning champion Florida Panthers aim to defend their crown against a crowded Eastern Conference field that includes the Toronto Maple Leafs, Carolina Hurricanes, and Tampa Bay Lightning.

1 week ago | espn.in | Ryan Clark |Kristen Shilton |Sean Allen |Victoria Matiash

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1 week ago | espn.in | Greg Wyshynski |Sean Allen |Victoria Matiash |Ryan Clark

Sidney Crosby remains the NHL's most complete player, according to his peers. The annual NHLPA players poll was released on Tuesday, with 663 members chiming in on 12 hockey-related questions. It's the 10th edition of the player poll. Crosby, the 37-year-old Pittsburgh Penguins star, was named the NHL's most complete player for the sixth straight season. But there's a challenger to his throne: Crosby earned 33.81% of the votes with Florida Panthers star Aleksander Barkov (30.95%) right behind him.

1 week ago | espn.in | Sean Allen |Victoria Matiash |Greg Wyshynski

The Original Six teams based in the United States have a rich history, combining to hoist the Stanley Cup 27 times. And now, they share an unwanted distinction. Detroit, Boston, Chicago and the New York Rangers will all miss the playoffs in the same year for the first time in NHL history. The Red Wings have won 11 league championships to trail Montreal's 23 and Toronto's 13 and the Canada-based franchises have earned spots in the playoffs that start Saturday.

1 week ago | espn.in | Sean Allen |Victoria Matiash

NEWARK, N.J. -- New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech did not return to his team's 1-0 win on Sunday, after he was hit high by New Jersey Devils forward Paul Cotter at the six-minute mark of the second period. Cotter, a third liner who is in his first season with the Devils, received a five-minute major match penalty and game misconduct.