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Evgeny Kuznetsov nets the go-ahead goal for Carolina
Evgeny Kuznetsov finds the back of the net to put the Hurricanes up 2-1 over the Rangers in the third period.
Jordan Martinook tallies a goal for the Hurricanes
Jordan Martinook adds a goal for the Hurricanes to extend their lead vs. the Rangers.
Hurricanes put stamp on Game 5 win with Martin Necas' goal
Martin Necas gives the Hurricanes a three-goal lead over the Rangers in the third period to force a Game 6 in Raleigh.
Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers: Game Highlights
Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Rangers: Game Highlights
Jordan Staal ties it up for the Hurricanes
Jordan Staal skates hard in front of the net and ties the score at 1-1 for the Hurricanes against the Rangers.
Frederik Andersen blocks a Chris Kreider deflection
Carolina goalie Frederik Andersen uses his right pad to block a redirection shot from Chris Kreider.
Rangers take the lead off of Trouba's short-handed goal
Jacob Trouba gets the Rangers on the board first in the second period vs. Hurricanes.
'IGOR' chant rings out after another clutch Shesterkin save
Rangers fans go wild after Igor Shesterkin shuts down Jake Guentzel's breakaway goal attempt.
Igor Shesterkin uses skate to deny Sebastian Aho a goal
Igor Shesterkin beats Sebastian Aho on his wraparound goal attempt to keep it scoreless in Game 5 of Rangers vs. Hurricanes.
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MESSIER ON MCAFEE
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Messier explains impact of Marchand injury on Bruins to McAfee
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
YOUNG PLAYERS MAKING THEIR MARK
9 under 25: Young players who are leveling up in the playoffs
Alexis Lafrenière and Wyatt Johnston make up a sampling of Stanley Cup players who are producing beyond their years. Who are the others?
MOCK DRAFT 2.0
NHL DRAFT IS JUNE 28, 29 ON ESPN, ESPN+
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.
2024 NHL draft order: Picks 1-16 following draft lottery
The San Jose Sharks will have the first pick for the event held on June 28 and 29 at The Sphere in Las Vegas.
CANUCKS' UNLIKELY HERO
HOW LONG CAN HE KEEP IT UP?
Who is Arturs Silovs? How a rookie goalie has steadied the Canucks' playoff run
The 23-year-old Latvia native has stepped in and gone from unknown to leading Vancouver into the second round. How did he do it and can he keep it up?
BRUINS-PANTHERS
BOSTON BLUELINER GREW UP FLORIDA FAN
Why Bruins defenseman Andrew Peeke is trying to devastate his younger self
The 26-year-old blueliner grew up a Panthers fan. Now he's trying to derail the club's quest for its first Stanley Cup.
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.
COACH CANDIDATE TIERS
NHL coaching carousel: Tiers of candidates for the five open jobs
There is another opening behind the bench after Sheldon Keefe was let go Thursday. Here are the top names available, and risers for the future.
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- Rangers drop 2 in row, to 'see what we're made of'
- Canes score 4 in 3rd, fight off elimination
- Nichushkin suspended just before Avs lose Game 4
- Canucks' Soucy suspended for shot to McDavid
- Marchand skates with Bruins, will travel for Gm. 5
- Slovakia upsets U.S. in OT at ice hockey worlds
- 'We need more saves': Skinner pulled in Oilers loss
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