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Stars F Joe Pavelski plans to retire after 18 NHL seasons
Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski told reporters Tuesday that he intends to retire.,"This was it for me. It was known for a while, probably," Pavelski said at the team's exit interview day. "The plan is not to play next year.",Pavelski clarified that his retirement was not yet official, but it's his...
Panthers zero in on Oilers' dynamic duo in Cup prep
Panthers coach Paul Maurice downplayed the record distance separating Florida and the Edmonton Oilers in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final.,He's too focused on figuring out a plan to slow down Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, who piloted the Oilers back to the Cup final for the first time since 2006.,"It...
Connor McDavid, Oilers clinch series with Stars in Game 6
Connor McDavid collected a goal and an assist to pace the host Edmonton Oilers to a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars on Sunday that sends them to the Stanley Cup Final.,The Oilers, who last reached the championship round in 2006, will face the Florida Panthers in a best-seven series that begins Sat...
Sunday June 2 Best Betting Picks & Predictions For NHL & MLB
Here's our top betting picks and predictions for June 2, 2024 including picks for the MLB and NHL....
AHL MVP Mavrik Bourque to play for Stars in Game 6 vs. Oilers
American Hockey League MVP Mavrik Bourque will draw into the lineup for the Dallas Stars on Sunday when they visit the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 of the Western Conference final. ,Coach Peter DeBoer told reporters Sunday morning that Bourque will make his NHL playoff debut in place of fellow forward ...
Panthers oust Rangers, return to Stanley Cup Final
Sam Bennett scored with 50 seconds left in the first period and Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves as the Florida Panthers beat the New York Rangers 2-1 on Saturday night in Sunrise, Fla., to advance to the Stanley Cup Final for the second straight season.,The Panthers will get a chance to play for the ...
Stars try to stay alive, Oilers aim to punch Stanley Cup Finals ticket
Admittedly, the Dallas Stars have not played well enough the past two games, and that is why they are one loss away from elimination at the hands of the Edmonton Oilers heading into Sunday's clash.,It remains to be seen whether the Stars, who trail the best-of-seven Western Conference final 3-2, can...
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Oilers take 3-2 series lead over Stars
The Edmonton Oilers last reached the Stanley Cup Final in 2006. They are one win from returning after claiming a 3-1 road victory over the Dallas Stars on Friday.,Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored a pair of power-play goals, Philip Broberg added his first career playoff goal and Stuart Skinner made 19 save...
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Oilers take 3-2 lead over Stars
The Edmonton Oilers last reached the Stanley Cup Final in 2006. They are one win away from returning after claiming a 3-1 road victory over the Dallas Stars on Friday.,Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored a pair of power-play goals, Philip Broberg added his first career playoff goal and Stuart Skinner made 19...
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Oilers take series lead over Stars
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored a pair of power-play goals to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-1 victory over the host Dallas Stars on Friday and put them one win away from the Stanley Cup Final.,Philip Broberg added his first career playoff goal and Stuart Skinner made 19 saves for the Oilers, who lead t...
Friday May 31 Best Bets & Picks For NHL Playoffs & MLB
Here's our top betting picks and predictions for May 31, 2024 including picks for the NHL Playoffs and MLB slate of games....
Wild fire longtime assistant coach Darby Hendrickson
The Minnesota Wild parted ways with longtime assistant coach Darby Hendrickson on Friday.,Hendrickson, 51, was an original member of the Wild franchise as a player from 2000-04 and joined the team's coaching staff in 2010.,"I would like to thank Darby for all his hard work and commitment to the Minn...
Panthers return home with chance to close out Rangers
After the New York Rangers won the Presidents' Trophy to attain home ice advantage throughout the postseason, comparisons to their 1994 Stanley Cup championship were omnipresent, especially as they won their first seven playoff games.,One comparison the Rangers were hoping to avoid was a 3-2 series ...
Stars D Chris Tanev game-time decision for Game 5 vs. Oilers
Dallas Stars head coach Peter DeBoer labeled defenseman Chris Tanev as a game-time decision for Game 5 of the Western Conference finals against the visiting Edmonton Oilers on Friday night.,DeBoer said Friday morning that he is "optimistic" that Tanev will play for the Stars, who are tied with the O...
Panthers edge Rangers, get within a game of Stanley Cup Final
NEW YORK -- Anton Lundell scored the tiebreaking goal with 9:38 remaining and the Florida Panthers rallied for a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday night in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference final.,The Panthers lead the series 3-2 and can clinch their second straight trip to the Stanle...
Stars reset, host Oilers after missed opportunity
Doom and gloom? Not for the Dallas Stars as they return home to host the Edmonton Oilers in Game 5 of their Western Conference final series Friday night.,The Stars are disappointed in how they surrendered five unanswered goals Wednesday en route to a 5-2 loss in Game 4. Losing is one thing, but blow...
Stanley Cup Runneth Over: Why You Should Be Watching
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Oilers score last five goals to even series with Stars
The host Edmonton Oilers scored five unanswered goals to erase a two-goal deficit and claim a 5-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Wednesday and even their Western Conference final series at two wins apiece.,Ryan McLeod, Evan Bouchard, Mattias Janmark, Leon Draisaitl and Mattias Ekholm scored for th...
Panthers visit Rangers in battle for upper hand in Game 5
While the New York Rangers played arguably their best first period of the series in Game 4 and settled for one goal, the Florida Panthers controlled the action over the final two periods and relied on their power play to deliver early in overtime.,As a result of those scenarios, the Eastern Conferen...
Wednesday May 29 Best Sports Bets & Predictions For Dallas Stars vs. Edmonton Oilers & More
Here's our top betting picks and predictions for May 29, 2024 including picks for the NHL Playoffs and more. ...