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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Power Play: Laraque a hindrance?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

How Georges Laraque still finds NHL employment befuddles us. And why is Thanksgiving a true postseason barometer?

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Bruins stand tall in shootout win

Scott Burnside

ATLANTA -- Let's not confuse celebration with relief. Because what was on display in the Boston Bruins' dressing room following their 4-3 shootout vi...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 19, 2009

Lemaire the right fit -- again

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

So you thought Devils coach Jacques Lemaire was just another retread? Not only has he kept his team afloat, Lemaire is pushing all the right buttons.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

'It's the greatest honor ever'

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Brett Hull's hockey résumé doesn't come close to matching his personality, but the two go hand in hand. One of the NHL's most gifted scorers was also one of its most outspoken players.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Lucky Luc was consummate teammate

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

On the heels of his induction into the Hall, Luc Robitaille, the most prolific scoring left winger in the game, is all about Los Angeles and, more specifically, all about the Los Angeles Kings.

Story | Conversation | November 04, 2009

Patience, not panic, is Detroit's mantra

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Detroit's slow start has led some critics to ask whether this is the beginning of a Red Wings decline. But the team is banking on its methodology of patience before panic to save the day again.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Power Play: NHL once again falls short

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The NHL always makes noise about cracking down on blows to the head and hits from behind. Then, we see the incidents from this past weekend with Darcy Tucker and David Booth. Again, the league is falling short.

Story | Conversation | October 26, 2009

Power Play: Rangers, Theo, cap play

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Rangers' and Jackets' surprising play. The latest on the mess within the union. Scott Burnside rants on these topics and more, including his "what to watch" list for this week.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Discontent early on for Sharks, Capitals

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Sharks-Capitals. A matchup that should provide no shortage of offense and star power. But the teams are mirror images of mild discontent so far this season and Thursday's tilt will certainly be a test.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Can Pronger get Flyers past Pens?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

It seems Philadelphia's road to Cup glory must go through Pittsburgh. And the Flyers are hoping veteran defenseman Chris Pronger will help them get there.

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2009

Wings' goalie situation just got cloudier

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

On a night when Detroit backup Jimmy Howard hoped to start answering questions about his ability to handle NHL play, he instead created more skepticism about the Wings' goaltending situation.

Story | Conversation | October 03, 2009

Big stage, big boost for Blues

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

You can't draw too many conclusions from Game 1 of the season, but St. Louis' win over Detroit on Friday is just the boost this young team needs.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009

What can Blues expect from Kariya?

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

There was a time when you couldn't have a discussion about the most exciting players in hockey without mentioning Paul Kariya. Now, the veteran is trying to play his way back from injury with the Blues.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009

'It's a heck of a lot more enjoyable now'

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

Todd Bertuzzi's NHL story is an infamous one. The latest chapter brings him back to Detroit. Can he reclaim his game in 2009-10?

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009

'Youth' no longer excuse for Ovie, others

Scott Burnside, ESPN.com

The Cup is once again up for grabs. And the Penguins' win has changed the rules. There are no excuses anymore for Alex Ovechkin and the rest of the league's young stars.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2009