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Panthers blow out Hurricanes to take 2-0 series lead

Takeaways: Hurricanes searching for answers after lopsided Game 2 loss to Panthers
Can the Hurricanes find a way back into the series as it moves back to Florida? Here's what you need to know.
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How Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch became master of the midseries adjustment
With Edmonton down 1-0, its bench boss inspires calmness instead of panic based on past performances.
Stars-Oilers Game 2 preview: Can Edmonton recover after epic Game 1 collapse?
Here are the key stats, players and matchups to know, plus betting intel for this series and beyond.

WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS
Oilers-Stars collide for Game 2 of the Western Conference finals

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Key NHL prospects to watch in the 2025 Memorial Cup: Cowan, McKenna, Lindstrom, more
The top Canadian Hockey League teams square off for the title -- with a bevy of young talent on display.

STANLEY CUP CHATTER
Conn Smythe Watch: Who's leading for MVP of the Stanley Cup playoffs?
As the conference final round gets rolling, we polled voters on the top candidates in the race.
How Mikko Rantanen changed the complexion of the Stars

BETTING ON THE PLAYOFFS
Stanley Cup playoff odds: Panthers Cup favorites heading into Game 2

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Denmark stuns Canada with last-minute goal

DOWN TO THE FINAL FOUR
Stanley Cup conference finals preview: Goalie confidence ratings, X factors for NHL's final four
The semifinal round of the 2025 playoffs begins Tuesday. Here's what to know about all four clubs.
Expert picks for Hurricanes-Panthers, Stars-Oilers
Which two teams will make the 2025 Stanley Cup Final? Our experts check in with their predictions.

LOOKING TO THE OFFSEASON
Free agency and draft plans for Maple Leafs, Capitals, every other eliminated team
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2025-26 outlook.
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- Danes oust Canada at hockey worlds; U.S. wins
- Ambitious vision: PWHL plans further expansion
- Shanahan out as Leafs president after 11 seasons
- Frost top Charge in OT, even PWHL championship
- ️️➡️ Key NHL prospects to watch in Memorial Cup
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Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images Offseason keys for NHL teams, including draft, free agency
We explore the next moves each team should make this summer and forecast its 2025-26 outlook.
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The ESPN Chirpline is open for the Stanley Cup playoffs
Steve Levy gives the details on the ESPN Chirpline, which is open for NHL fans to talk some trash.