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Kris Knoblauch's journey from youth hockey coach to 'saving' Oilers' season
"We dug out of a big hole and Kris was a big reason for it," Edmonton GM Ken Holland said. It's been quite a year for the former West Hartford Wolves volunteer.
IN THEIR BAD BOYS ERA
How the Panthers became the NHL's bad boys -- and why they'll need to be to win against the Rangers
Frustrating, free-flowing and full of finesse. Florida is incapable of being rattled and is often the team instigating the extracurriculars.
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PANTHERS WIN GAME 4
SERIES TIED 2-2
Ryan Callahan: Panthers deserved to win Game 4
PLAYOFFS CENTRAL
Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, game previews for the NHL's postseason
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Explore the full results, and coverage on each team.
OILERS' ROSTER
BUILDING AROUND TWO SUPERSTARS
Have the Oilers done enough to get Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl a Stanley Cup?
Building around superstars can be a challenge. How did the Oilers do it, and could this be their best shot to win with McDavid and Draisaitl?
DRAFT PROSPECT RANKINGS
NHL DRAFT IS JUNE 28, 29 ON ESPN, ESPN+
NHL draft Big Board: Updated top-32 rankings following under-18 championships, draft lottery
With the draft order set and many prospects' seasons over, here's the new list ahead of the draft combine in June.
Post-lottery NHL mock draft: San Jose on the clock at No. 1
The Sharks, Blackhawks and Ducks have the top three picks, with Macklin Celebrini, Artyom Levshunov and Cole Eiserman among top prospects available.
Why everyone -- including Draymond Green and Steve Kerr -- sees Macklin Celebrini as a can't-miss prospect
The expected No. 1 pick in the upcoming draft, Celebrini has seen athletic success up close over the years with his dad working for a number of professional sports teams.
AWARD WINNERS
NHL awards and trophies for the 2023-24 season: Full schedule, list of winners
It's time to recognize the best players from this season. Who will take home the hardware for MVP, rookie of the year and more?
Rangers
NHL
Subban stands firm on his Rangers-Panthers series prediction
P.K. Subban explains to Pat McAfee why he is still backing the Rangers to defeat the Panthers in seven games.
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- Preds bring back Korn as director of goaltending
- Zibanejad rues OT turnover in Rangers' G4 loss
- Reinhart's 'awesome' one-timer rescues Panthers
- District vote keeps AHL's Roadrunners in Tucson
- Sanford, Misiak land new deals from Blackhawks
- Marchessault: No call yet from Knights on deal
- Bylsma ready for Kraken job thanks to AHL time
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