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How the Rangers rallied their way to the Eastern Conference finals -- and which key 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 their future matchups.
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Chris Kreider's natural hat trick helps Rangers put away Hurricanes
Chris Kreider's third-period hat trick helps the Rangers close out the Hurricanes to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.
Chris Kreider completes natural hat trick to give the Rangers the lead
Chris Kreider tallies his third goal of the period to give the Rangers their first lead of the game.
Barclay Goodrow scores the empty-netter to seal Rangers' win
Barclay Goodrow puts the finishing touches on a Rangers comeback with an empty-net goal late in the third period.
Chris Kreider ties it up in the third period
Chris Kreider deflects a Vincent Trocheck shot to pull the Rangers even with the Hurricanes.
Chris Kreider cuts the Rangers' deficit to one
Chris Kreider sneaks it past Freddie Andersen off a no-look pass from Mika Zibanejad to cut the Rangers' deficit to one.
Jake Guentzel hits the iron, stick and goalie in close miss
Jake Guentzel's shot hits the iron, bounces off Igor Shesterkin's stick and off his arm before it's covered up.
Rangers denied a goal by millimeters in agonizing fashion
Ryan Lindgren shot sneaks through Frederik Andersen's legs, only to be saved by a diving Jordan Martinook just before it crosses into the goal.
Sebastian Aho responds with a 'Canes goal
Sebastian Aho scores on the rush to regain the Hurricanes' two-goal lead.
Vincent Trocheck gets the tip-in goal for the Rangers
Vincent Trocheck gets a stick on Artemi Panarin's shot to put the Rangers on the board in the second period.
HURRICANES' OFFSEASON
WHAT'S NEXT FOR CAROLINA?
Keys to the offseason: What's next for the Hurricanes, other eliminated teams?
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2024-25 outlook.
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.
PARISE'S LEGACY
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How Zach Parise made an indelible stamp on American hockey
Inspirational, humble and team-first, Avalanche winger Zach Parise made a mark on U.S. hockey and beyond.
PLAYOFF BOB'S IMPACT
WHAT HE BRINGS TO THE PANTHERS
Exploring the legend of 'Playoff Bob': What Sergei Bobrovsky's teammates (and the stats) say
The veteran goalie has the Panthers looking like a top Stanley Cup contender again -- although his numbers aren't looking too great this postseason.
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?
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- Kreider's hat trick in 3rd lifts Rangers to East final
- Canada wins again, U.S. beats France at worlds
- Marchand: Injuring opponents 'part of playoffs'
- Makar's 2 goals help Avs snap skid, force Game 6
- Ingram wins Masterton trophy for perseverance
- Blackhawks accused of fraud, sexual harassment
- Pens' Letang, others recovering after surgeries
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