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Stars upset with OT penalty: 'It's the playoffs' September 26, 2020
Stars coach Rick Bowness wasn't happy with the tripping call on Jamie Benn in overtime of Friday's Game 4, saying, "Players want to dictate the end of the game. ... Let them decide the game."
Stars mum on Game 5 goalie plan after OT loss September 26, 2020
Anton Khudobin got the start in net for the Stars on Friday, but coach Rick Bowness isn't making his plans known for Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final.
2020 NHL Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, scores, highlights, analysis September 26, 2020
From the qualification round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered. Check out the full picture and coverage on each team.
Stanley Cup Final Game 4 takeaways: Controversial ending puts Lightning one win away September 26, 2020
Tampa Bay is now up 3-1 after a questionable call in overtime led to a power-play, game-winning goal by Kevin Shattenkirk.
Lightning's Stamkos 'unfit to play,' out Game 4 September 26, 2020
Lightning captain Steven Stamkos was "unfit to play" in Game 4 but has not been ruled out of the rest of the series.
Senators put Ryan on waivers in buyout move September 26, 2020
The Senators waived forward Bobby Ryan on Friday in a buyout move that will save them $3.67 million in cap space in each of the next two seasons.
Leafs hire ex-Sens coach MacLean as assistant September 25, 2020
Former Senators coach Paul MacLean was hired by the Maple Leafs as an assistant coach.
Canadiens give D Petry 4-year, $25M extension September 25, 2020
The Canadiens have rewarded defenseman Jeff Petry with a four-year, $25 million extension.
Why aren't there more families in the NHL bubble? September 25, 2020
Although the plan was for players' partners and children to join them for the conference final round and beyond, not many have. We explore why that is.
NHL bubble confidential: Go inside the Toronto and Edmonton playoff hubs September 25, 2020
From on-site amenities (or lack thereof) to playing without fans to recreational substances of choice, here's the inside scoop from those who lived it.
How the Lightning have short-circuited the Stars' top line September 25, 2020
While Tampa's stars are delivering big production in the Stanley Cup Final, the Stars' top-line trio are not. Here's why, and how they can turn the tide.
NHL Playoffs Today: How the Stars get back in the series September 25, 2020
Down 2-1 -- and coming off a 5-2 loss -- Dallas needs a big boost in Game 4. Here are the key players to watch on Friday night.