2022 NHL Playoffs

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2022 NHL Playoff Central, Bracket, schedule, scores, highlights, analysis​

2022 NHL Playoffs: First-Round. (Best of seven)

ATLANTIC
#1 Florida vs. #4 Washington
#2 Toronto vs. #3 Florida
METRO
#1 Carolina vs. #4 Boston
#2 New York Rangers vs. #3 Pittsburgh
CENTRAL
#1 Colorado vs. #4 Nashville
#2 Minnesota vs. #3 St. Louis
PACIFIC
#1 Calgary vs. #4 Dallas
#2 Edmonton vs. #3 Los Angeles Kings

 

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2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Breaking down all 16 teams in the NHL postseason
The matchups and storylines are set as the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs get underway this week, with the last team standing hoisting the cherished chalice sometime in late June.

 

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2022 Stanely Cup playoffs: Why the Lighting's three-peat quest will be so difficult
The last time an NHL team won three straight Stanley Cups was from 1981-83, as part of the New York Islanders' run of four straight championships.

 

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NHL Rank: Top 50 players in Stanley Cup playoffs
The following list features NHL award winners, previous Stanley Cup champions and stars that are seeking postseason glory.

No.50: Aaron Ekblad (D) Florida
No.49: Devon Toews (D) Colorado
No.48: Marc-Andre Fleury (G) Minnesota
No.47: Jason Robertson (LW) Dallas
No.46: Jordan Kyrou (C) St. Louis
No.45: Pavel Buchnevich (LW) St. Louis
No.44: Darcy Kuemoer (G) Colorado
No.43: Jacob Markstrom (G) Calgary
No.42: Sergei Bobrovsky (G) Florida
No.41: Ryan 0'Reilly (C) St. Louis

 

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2022 NHL Playoff: First-Round.

ATLANTIC:
#1 Florida vs. #4 Washington
Florida advances 4-2
#2 Toronto vs. #3 Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay advances 4-3

METRO:
#1 Carolina (4) vs. #4 Boston (3)
Carolina advances 4-3
#2 New York Rangers (4) vs. #3 Pittsburgh (3)
New York Rangers advances 4-3

CENTRAL:
#1 Colorado (4) vs. #4 Nashville (0)
Colorado advances 4-0
#2 Minnesota (2) vs. #3 St. Louis (4)
St. Louis advances 4-2

PACIFIC:
#1 Calgary (4) vs. #4 Dallas (3)
Calgary advances 4-3
#2 Edmonton (4) vs. #3 Los Angeles Kings(3)
Edmonton advances 4-3

Best of seven

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2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs MVP Watch
As the playoffs reach the second round, it's time to check in on the race for the Conn Smythe Trophy for playoff MVP.

 

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2022 NHL Playoff Central, Bracket, schedule, scores, highlights, analysis​

2022 NHL Playoffs: Second-Round.

ATLANTIC
#1 Florida vs. 3 Tampa Bay
METRO
#1 Carolina vs. #2 New York Rangers
CENTRAL
#1 Colorado vs. #3 St. Louis
PACIFIC
#1 Calgary vs. #2 Edmonton

 

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NHL Rank: Top 50 players in Stanley Cup playoffs
The following list features NHL award winners, previous Stanley Cup champions and stars that are seeking postseason glory.

No.50: Aaron Ekblad (D) Florida
No.49: Devon Toews (D) Colorado
No.48: Marc-Andre Fleury (G) Minnesota
No.47: Jason Robertson (LW) Dallas
No.46: Jordan Kyrou (C) St. Louis
No.45: Pavel Buchnevich (LW) St. Louis
No.44: Darcy Kuemoer (G) Colorado
No.43: Jacob Markstrom (G) Calgary
No.42: Sergei Bobrovsky (G) Florida
No.41: Ryan 0'Reilly (C) St. Louis
No.40: Tom Wilson (RW) Washington
No.39: Robert Thomas (C) St. Louis
No.38: Elias Lindholm (C) Calgary
No.37: Sam Reinhart (C) Florida
No.36: Jake Guentzel (LW) Pittsburgh
No.35: Morgan Rielly (D) Toronto

 

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Carolina Hurricanes 'go back home and regroup' after fifth road playoff loss evens series at 2-2​

The Carolina Hurricanes remained winless on the road in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, losing 4-1 to the New York Rangers on Tuesday as their second-round series was knotted up at 2-2. Carolina lost all three road games at Boston in the first round, and then dropped Games 3 and 4 at Madison Square Garden, squandering a 2-0 series lead. Carolina's road futility has reached historic proportions. The Hurricanes became just the second team in NHL history to have the home team win in the first 11 games of a postseason, along with the 1962 Toronto Maple Leafs.

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2022 NHL Playoff: Second-Round Results.

ATLANTIC:
#1 Florida (0) vs. #3 Tampa Bay (4)

METRO:
#1 Carolina (3) vs. #2 New York Rangers (4)

CENTRAL:
#1 Colorado (4) vs. #3 St. Louis (2)

PACIFIC:
#1 Calgary (1) vs. #2 Edmonton (4)

Best of seven

 

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2022 NHL Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, scores, highlights, analysis

2022 NHL Playoff: Conference Finals

Eastern Conference
#3 Tampa Bay vs. #2 New York Rangers
Western Conference
#1 Colorado vs. #2 Edmonton

 

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NHL Standings 2021-22 (Division)
Final​

Eastern Conference
Leaders (W-L-OTL) - PTS
ATLANTIC: Florida (58 - 18 - 6) -122
METROPOLITAN: Caroline (54 - 20 - 8) -116

Western Conference
Leaders (W-L-OTL) - PTS
CENTRAL: Colorado (56 - 19 - 7) -119
PACIFIC: Calgary (50 - 21 - 11) -111

NHL Standings 2021-22 (Conference)
Final
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Stanley Cup Champions: List of winners by year
Since Lord Stanley's donation in 1892, the Stanley Cup was not awarded only twice. First, in 1919 because of the influenza pandemic, and later in 2005 because of the NHL lockout. These are the all-time Stanley Cup winners by year, from the early amateur days to the current NHL times.


2000 - 2010

Year

Winner

2010	Chicago Blackhawks
2011	Boston Bruins
2012	Los Angeles Kings
2013	Chicago Blackhawks
2014	Los Angeles Kings
2015	Chicago Blackhawks
2016	Pittsburgh Penguins
2017	Pittsburgh Penguins
2018	Washington Capitals
2019	St. Louis Blues
2020	Tampa Bay Lightning
2021	Tampa Bay Lightning

 

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Colorado Avalanche rally again, seal sweep to secure first birth in Stanley Cup Final since 2001
Cale Maker had five points in Game 4, including an assist on Lehkonen's winner, with the play feeling like it took an eternity to develop.

 

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Tampa Bay Lightning eliminate New York Rangers, seal 'unbelievable' third straight berth in Stanley Cup Final
The Tampa Bay Lightning are four wins away from becoming the first NHL team since 1983 to win three straight Stanley Cup championships.

 

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2022 NHL Playoff: Conference Finals Results

Eastern Conference
#3 Tampa Bay (4) vs. #2 New York Rangers (2)
Western Conference
#1 Colorado (4) vs. #2 Edmonton (0)

 

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2022 NHL Playoffs Central: Bracket, schedule, scores, highlights, analysis

2022 NHL Playoff: Stanley Cup Final

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Colorado Avalanche​

Game 1 (at COL): Weds., June 15, 8 ET (ABC, ESPN+)
Game 2 (at COL): Sat., June 18, 8 ET (ABC, ESPN+)
Game 3 (at TB): Mon., June 20, 8 ET (ABC, ESPN+)
Game 4 (at TB): Weds., June 22, 8 ET (ABC, ESPN+)
Game 5* (at COL): Fri., June 24, 8 ET (ABC, ESPN+)
Game 6* (at TB): Sun., June 26, 8 ET (ABC, ESPN+)
Game 7* (at COL): Tues., June 28, 8 ET (ABC, ESPN+)

* If necessary

 

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What we've learned about the Stanley Cup Final-bound Lightning through three rounds​

The Tampa Bay Lightning have eliminated the New York Rangers and advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the third straight season, with the Colorado Avalanche rested and ready for Game 1 (Wednesday, 8 ET, ESPN). The NHL hasn't had a team three-peat as Stanley Cup champion since 1983, when the New York Islanders finished off their dynasty. Since then, six other teams won back-to-back Stanley Cups. Five of them failed to advance past the second round until the Lightning won the East this season.

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Colorado caught some goaltending breaks this postseason. The Nashville Predators didn't have injured starter Juuse Saros. The St. Louis Blues lost a resurgent Jordan Binnington to injury in Game 3. And Edmonton Oilers goalie Mike Smith was, well, Mike Smith. Opposing goaltenders have a combined save percentage of .886 against the Avalanche this postseason. But barring something unforeseen, the Avalanche will face their toughest net-minding competition in the Stanley Cup Final -- and the player many consider to be the best goalie in the world.