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Think playoff savior Adin Hill came out of nowhere? You haven't been paying attention
The 27-year-old previously flew under the radar backstopping lottery teams. But his star turn in the 2023 postseason isn't shocking to his Golden Knights teammates.
WHAT IS A FLORIDA PANTHER?
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The internet is confused about Florida panthers: We explain
It's a bobcat, it's a puma -- no it's the endangered Florida panther. The indigenous big cat, while often misidentified during the Stanley Cup playoffs, might have something in common with their human, hockey-playing counterparts.
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LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP
How Golden Knights, Panthers owners brought West Point legacy to the NHL
The Stanley Cup has never visited West Point -- but there's a good chance it will this summer, with the teams owned by two alumni squaring off in the Final.
PLAYOFFS CENTRAL
Stanley Cup Playoffs Central: Cup Final schedule, scores, highlights
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Explore the full picture and coverage on each team.
GAME 1 TAKEAWAYS
KNIGHTS WIN 5-2
What we learned in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final
The Golden Knights won 5-2, setting up a pivotal Game 2 for the Panthers. Here are the biggest takeaways -- and how they will impact the rest of the series.
CUP FINAL CATEGORIES
Stanley Cup Final tale of the tape: The 30 categories that will determine the winner
Which team has the best forwards? Best coaching staff? What about the best mascot(s), goal song, postgame trinket and playoff slogan?
Canadiens
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Cole Caufield's best goals of the 2022-23 season
Take a look back at some of Cole Caufield's best goals that helped him earn an eight-year extension with the Canadiens.
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- Ducks hire Greg Cronin as next head coach
- Caufield, Canadiens reach 8-year, $63M deal
- Knights do it again as late surge delivers G1 win
- Bedard sweeps Canadian Hockey League awards
- Bettman, NHL 'hopeful' Coyotes remain in Arizona
- NHL, NJ to host 4 teams, 2 outdoor games in '24
- Source: Blue Jackets to hire Babcock as coach
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Conn Smythe Watch: Playoff MVP leaders ahead of Cup Final
We polled a dozen writers, including many who will cover the championship series, to get a sense of which players are leading the way for the Panthers and Golden Knights.
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Seven hard lessons from the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs
With the conference finals nearing an end, here's more of what teams and fans have learned -- and what still needs reinforcement.
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Keys to the offseason for NHL teams, including free agency plans
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast their 2023-24 outlook.
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Longest overtime games in Stanley Cup playoff history
The Panthers and Hurricanes played 79 minutes, 47 seconds of extra time before the game winner. Here's how that stacks up all time.
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Quest for the Stanley Cup: How to watch, plus episode guide
Quest for the Stanley Cup takes you on and off the ice with the biggest stars in the game as they look to etch their place into NHL history.
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P.K. Subban's Places: How to watch on ESPN+, plus episode guide
Join former NHL defenseman P.K. Subban as he takes on Peyton Manning's signature show and explores the history of professional hockey.
Ovechkin 800
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Ovechkin 800
As Alex Ovechkin joins the elite 800-goal club, we break down the highlights, numbers and moments along his journey -- and what comes next.
