Stanley Cup Finals

Stanley Cup Finals

Stanley Cup Finals

Includes the latest news, schedule, expert commentary, injury reports, highlight clips, stats and more for the 2009 Stanley Cup Finals.

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Naslund joins Forsberg on Modo

Associated Press

Markus Naslund is coming out of retirement to play with childhood friend Peter Forsberg for hometown team Modo in the Swedish league.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009

Rask tries to put shootout loss behind

Matt Kalman, ESPNBoston.com

Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask tries to put shootout loss behind.

Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009

I understand Oil Nation's frustrations, but here's a little Heatley perspective

Pierre LeBrun

Luckily for Dany Heatley, Joe Thornton does most of the puck-carrying. In fact, the puck usually touches Heatley's stick for about a millisecond befor...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Quietly Making His Mark

Jesse Rogers, ESPNChicago.com

Lost amid all the Hawks hoopla is the fact that coach Joel Quenneville is about to notch a pretty big milestone.

Story | Conversation | November 26, 2009

Blues-Predators Preview

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Blues-Predators Preview

Preview | November 26, 2009

Nokelainen scores winner as Ducks send Hurricanes to record loss

Associated Press

Petteri Nokelainen scored the go-ahead goal with 7:17 left and the Anaheim Ducks beat Carolina 3-2 on Wednesday night, sending the Hurricanes to a franchise-record 12th straight road loss to start the season.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Blue Jackets-Senators Preview

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Blue Jackets-Senators Preview

Preview | November 25, 2009

How countries are coping with injuries

Pierre LeBrun, ESPN.com

The injury trend has had its effect on NHL teams, but what about the Olympic outlook? Some countries might not be able to fill the void if star players are out of commission.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Bucci's Mailbag: Playoff races and top hockey reads

John Buccigross, ESPN.com

...story from Tuesday. Justin Bourne, a former pro player and son of former Islander Bob Bourne (964 NHL games), wrote a piece recently for USA Today's Web site and on his blog about homophobia...

Page | Conversation

Answers hard to come by in St. Louis

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

After a miracle run to the playoffs, there were high expectations for the Blues heading into this season. But St. Louis is struggling and the questions are mounting.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

You vented ... I'm answering

Pierre LeBrun

Gripe, gripe, gripe ... that's all you guys do. Oh, wait a minute, I keep asking you every week to do just that! Here's a look at the ones I liked the...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Abe Pollin dies at age 85

ESPN.com news services

Washington Wizards owner Abe Pollin has died at age 85

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

Forcing Laraque on the ice is a better punishment

E.J. Hradek

On Monday evening, NHL's top cop Colin Campbell slapped a five-game ban on Montreal Canadiens winger Georges Laraque for...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

LeBron's miscalculation about numbers

Howard Bryant, ESPN.com

LeBron overlooks a thing or two when he says the NBA should retire Michael Jordan's No. 23. Like Jackie Robinson. And American history. King James should know better.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009

When it comes to Pollin, think big picture

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

When looking back on Abe Pollin's life, don't reduce it to just a single image.

Story | Conversation | November 24, 2009