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Near elimination, Vegas' Tortorella vows Game 7 Near elimination, Vegas' Tortorella vows Game 7

Golden Knights coach John Tortorella vowed that the Stanley Cup Final would return to Raleigh for Game 7 after Carolina pushed his team to the brink of elimination.

Svechnikov strikes twice, Canes on cusp of title Svechnikov strikes twice, Canes on cusp of title

Andrei Svechnikov scored twice and Sebastian Aho added a second-period goal in a breakout game for Carolina's top-line performers, helping the Hurricanes beat Vegas 4-2 to move to within a victory of winning the Stanley Cup.

Lightning strikes twice: Kucherov wins 2nd MVP Lightning strikes twice: Kucherov wins 2nd MVP

Lightning star Nikita Kucherov won the Hart Trophy as the NHL's MVP for the second time, finishing 10 points ahead of Connor McDavid in the closest vote since 2001-02.

Avs bringing back coach Bednar, staff next season Avs bringing back coach Bednar, staff next season

Colorado GM Joe Sakic said that Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar and his staff will return for the 2026-27 NHL season.

Reports: Nurse gives Oilers list of trade options Reports: Nurse gives Oilers list of trade options

Darnell Nurse has provided the Oilers with a short list of teams he would be willing to be traded to, according to multiple reports.

Kings look to bolster offense with Laviolette hire Kings look to bolster offense with Laviolette hire

Kings general manager Ken Holland confirmed the addition of the well-traveled Peter Laviolette is intended to kick-start Los Angeles' lagging offense.

Sources: NHLPA eyes Babcock inquiry on '23 case Sources: NHLPA eyes Babcock inquiry on '23 case

The NHLPA expects a full NHL investigation of coach Mike Babcock's brief tenure in Columbus in 2023 before the Oilers can hire him, sources told ESPN.

🏒 Free agency tiers: The best players available 🏒 Free agency tiers: The best players available

From All-Stars and award winners down to diamonds in the rough, here's who will be available this summer.