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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.
2024 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
How the first wave of the Stanley Cup playoffs will influence the rest of the first round
From the Rangers' victory variety to the Leafs' power-play struggles to the Predators' new identity, here's what we've learned in the 2024 postseason.
NATHAN MACKINNON
NHL
Nathan MacKinnon is having the best season of his career, but he still gets overshadowed
From a crowded Hart field to a Justin Bieber snub, the Avs star still doesn't seem to get his due. But don't expect him to worry about what anyone else thinks.
Valeri Nichushkin
NHL
Valeri Nichushkin's hat trick propels Avs to win
Valeri Nichushkin comes up with a huge hat trick to help the Avalanche take Game 4 of the series vs. the Jets.
Brock Boeser
NHL
Boeser's hat trick, late-game heroics power Canucks to Game 4 win
Brock Boeser's hat trick, including two late goals, help the Canucks secure a comeback win over the Predators.
Top Headlines
- 'Self-inflicted' issues doom Jets as Avs win Game 4
- Down 2-1, Kings give nod to G Rittich for Game 4
- Matthews still ill with Leafs on brink of elimination
- Kovalenko makes Avs debut during playoff run
- Jets' Dillon misses Game 4 after getting stitches
- Stars 'steal one,' revive series hopes with OT win
- 'Very emotional' Sergachev returns, Lightning win
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