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The Oilers' playoff run continues to the conference finals: How they got here, what to expect from Stars matchup
The superstars showed up for Edmonton -- but it wasn't all Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. The top takeaways, and a look at the next series.
Filip Hronek scores to make it a 1-goal game
Filip Hronek's goal makes it 3-2 in favor of the Oilers.
Conor Garland's goal cuts into Vancouver's deficit
Conor Garland scores to cut the Canucks' deficit to two early in the third period.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scores Oilers' third goal of the game
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins widens Edmonton's lead by another goal late in the second period.
Evan Bouchard doubles Oilers' lead
Evan Bouchard's shot hits the post and goes in for the Oilers' second goal of the game.
Cody Ceci's slap shot gives Oilers the lead
Cody Ceci nets the slap-shot goal for the Oilers to take the lead on the road.
Artur Silovs' 'miraculous' save keeps Oilers from scoring
Arturs Silovs makes an incredible save as he sprawls across the crease for the Canucks.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins proud of Oilers after gritty Game 7 win
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins credits the Oilers' mindset in Game 7 for a big win over the Canucks to reach the Western Conference finals.
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SUMMERTIME MOVES
WHAT'S NEXT FOR OUSTED TEAMS?
Keys to the offseason: What's next for the Canucks, Bruins, other eliminated teams?
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2024-25 outlook.
LOOKING BACK TO 1994
OFFICIAL PREMIERE JUNE 4, 9 P.M.
E:60: 'No Easy Victories - The 1994 New York Rangers' trailer
STARS ADVANCE
WILL FACE OILERS IN WEST FINALS
Stars win the race to the Western Conference finals: Keys to their rise, outlook for next matchup
Dallas is halfway to a Stanley Cup. Here are the biggest trends so far and which ones will stick in the next rounds.
PANTHERS ADVANCE
GAME 1: PANTHERS AT RANGERS, WED., 8 ET ON ESPN
Takeaways from the Panthers' journey to the Eastern Conference finals, early look at matchup with Rangers
Florida has reached the conference finals. What has driven its dominance? And what's the early buzz on their matchup against New York?
RANGERS MOVE ON
KEYS TO THEIR POSTSEASON
How the Rangers rallied their way to the Eastern Conference finals -- and which trends will continue
New York is halfway to winning the Stanley Cup, with just two losses. Here are the keys to the team's run, along with intel on its future matchups.
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.
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.
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- Oilers edge Canucks in Game 7, secure WCF berth
- Sweden stays perfect; Britain, Poland relegated
- Source: Boeser (blood clots) not expected in G7
- U.S. advances at hockey worlds; Canada now 6-0
- Canes re-sign Brind'Amour off latest playoff run
- Rangers' Wheeler (leg) eyes return in East finals
- Skinner 'great' in return as Oilers force Game 7
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