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3 Keys: Panthers at Golden Knights, Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final

Florida needs response from Tkachuk, to get faster on power play to even series

by Dan Rosen @drosennhl / NHL.com Senior Writer

(WC2) Panthers at (P1) Golden Knights

Stanley Cup Final, Game 2

Vegas leads best-of-7 series, 1-0

8 p.m. ET; TNT, TBS, truTV, CBC, SN, TVAS

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Cronin hired as coach of Ducks, replaces Eakins

Will hold position for 1st time in NHL, guided Avalanche AHL affiliate for 5 seasons

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Greg Cronin was named coach of the Anaheim Ducks on Monday.

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Caufield agrees to 8-year, $62.8 million contract with Canadiens

Forward could have been restricted free agent, had season-ending surgery Jan. 21

by Jon Lane @JonLaneNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

Cole Caufield agreed to an eight-year, $62.8 million contract to stay with the Montreal Canadiens on Monday. It has an average annual value of $7.85 million.

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Maurice, Panthers keeping it light, turn page to Game 2 of Cup Final

Players following veteran coach's lead, relaxed despite losing opener to Golden Knights

by Dan Rosen @drosennhl / NHL.com Senior Writer

LAS VEGAS -- All you have to do is watch and listen to Paul Maurice to know what this Stanley Cup Final, heck this entire season, means to the Florida Panthers and their coach.

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Eichel has been 'complete package' for Golden Knights

Center getting it done both offensively, defensively entering Game 2 of Cup Final

by Tracey Myers @Tramyers_NHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

LAS VEGAS -- Jack Eichel finally seems to be in the right place at the right time for the Vegas Golden Knights.

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2023 Stanley Cup Final schedule

Golden Knights face Panthers in championship series

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Here is the schedule for the 2023 Stanley Cup Final between the Vegas Golden Knights and Florida Panthers.

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Theodore big reason for Golden Knights' playoff success

Goal in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final key in taking series lead against Panthers

by Nicholas J. Cotsonika @cotsonika / NHL.com Columnist

LAS VEGAS -- Shea Theodore showed what he can do in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, scoring a spectacular goal in the Vegas Golden Knights' 5-2 win against the Florida Panthers at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday.

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NHL Stadium Series

Devils to play Flyers, Rangers against Islanders at 2024 Stadium Series

MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will host games Feb. 17-18

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The New Jersey Devils, Philadelphia Flyers, New York Rangers and New York Islanders will participate in the 2024 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Feb. 17-18.

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Duclair took nothing for granted on road to Cup Final with Panthers

Forward emerged from NHL journeyman to valuable member of East champions

by Amalie Benjamin @AmalieBenjamin / NHL.com Staff Writer

LAS VEGAS -- None of this was guaranteed for Anthony Duclair. His NHL career was beginning to have that journeyman-type feel, with stops at the New York Rangers, Arizona Coyotes, Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets and Ottawa Senators, all before he turned 25.

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NHL Draft

Bedard expected to start Combine interviews for 2023 Draft on Wednesday

Fantilli to arrive after fantastic finish to season; NTDP well-represented, homecoming for Sudbury forward Musty

by Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealeNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

The 2023 NHL Scouting Combine presented by adidas is taking place this week at KeyBank Center and HarborCenter in Buffalo. The combine will allow NHL teams an opportunity to conduct interviews and provide physical and medical assessments of the top prospects eligible for the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft. NHL.com will bring you all the sights and sounds.

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NHL Draft

60 Diamonds: Greatest picks from 60 NHL Drafts, Nos. 50-41

Zubov, Rinne among late-round steals; Matthews has lived up to hype as No. 1 selection

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60 Diamonds: #50-41 Top NHL Picks

The Greatest Picks of the 60 NHL Drafts (#50-41)

NHL.com writers David Satriano and Dan Rosen join Adam Kimelman on the players ranked #50-41 of Top 60 NHL Draft picks and Pekka Rinne's legacy

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The 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft will mark the 60th anniversary of the selection process. That's a lot of great picks, and maybe a few not-so-great ones.

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Whitecloud of Golden Knights never thought he'd become NHL player

Defenseman scored winner in Game 1 of Final against Panthers, hopes journey inspires Indigenous kids

by Bill Price @BillPriceNHL / NHL.com Editor in Chief

LAS VEGAS -- When Zach Whitecloud was growing up and playing hockey with his friends, he would dream about having a big moment in the Stanley Cup Final. 

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Hill's 'unbelievable' save sparks Golden Knights in Game 1 of Cup Final

Goalie uses paddle of stick to deny Cousins in win against Panthers

by Tracey Myers @Tramyers_NHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

Hill makes brilliant stick save

FLA@VGK, Gm1: Hill robs Cousins in 2nd period

Cup Final, Gm1: Adin Hill reaches his stick out to make a save on Nick Cousins and keep it tied at 1-1 early in the 2nd period

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LAS VEGAS -- Adin Hill was sliding away from the net when he lunged back at the last second, getting a piece of Nick Cousin's tip attempt with the paddle of his stick.

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Panthers vow to learn from mistakes in Game 1 loss in Stanley Cup Final

Overcoming adversity in playoff run boosts confidence against Golden Knights

by Amalie Benjamin @AmalieBenjamin / NHL.com Staff Writer

LAS VEGAS -- Few things have bothered the Florida Panthers over the past six weeks of hockey, over the ups and downs, over the disbelief, over the questions about their rightful place in these Stanley Cup Playoffs and just how far they would get, exactly. Which is why one little loss was never going to put them out, even if it came in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.

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Bobrovsky strong for Panthers despite loss in Game 1 of Cup Final

Goalie 'was great from the start' but Florida couldn't contain Golden Knights in front

by Tom Gulitti @TomGulittiNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

LAS VEGAS -- Sergei Bobrovsky couldn't stop what he couldn't see.

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NHL Draft

2023 Draft: Bedard to be in spotlight at NHL Scouting Combine

Projected top pick among 106 prospects invited to final showcase ahead of event

by Mike G. Morreale @mikemorrealeNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

Connor Bedard, the expected top pick in the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft, is one of 106 prospects invited to participate in the 2023 NHL Scouting Combine presented by adidas at KeyBank Center and HarborCenter in Buffalo beginning Sunday.

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Golden Knights have to 'stay humble' following Game 1 win in Cup Final

Determined to finish job against Panthers after falling short in previous trip 5 years ago

by Nicholas J. Cotsonika @cotsonika / NHL.com Columnist

LAS VEGAS -- It was almost exactly five years ago when the Vegas Golden Knights' incredible inaugural season ended in heartbreak. They lost Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final and watched the Washington Capitals celebrate on their home ice at T-Mobile Arena on June 7, 2018.

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Short Shifts

Las Vegas Strip decorates with Golden Knights logo for Stanley Cup Final

Casinos, hotels light up wishing team luck ahead of Game 1

by Anna Kulesa @akulesa_ / NHL.com Staff Writer

Las Vegas u-knight-ed to deck out The Strip in gold.

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Theodore among top performers for Golden Knights in Game 1 of Cup Final

Honor roll, stock watch from Vegas' win against Panthers

by Paul Delos Santos / NHL.com Independent Correspondent

LAS VEGAS -- Who played well in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final? Sometimes it's easy to tell, sometimes it isn't. NHL.com graded the players in the Vegas Golden Knights' 5-2 win against the Florida Panthers at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday. Here are the players and trends that stood out the most.

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fantasy

Daily fantasy hockey picks, projections

Players to watch in key statistical categories for DFS contests; podcast analysis

by Fantasy Hockey Staff @NHLFantasy

NHL.com identifies daily fantasy hockey players to watch in key statistical categories for DFS contests throughout the 2023 Stanley Cup Final. For more coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the "NHL Fantasy on Ice" podcast.

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NHL Draft

Perreault's record-setting NTDP season impresses ahead of 2023 NHL Draft

Forward's 132 points eclipsed numbers put up by Matthews, Hughes, Kane

by Nicholas J. Cotsonika @cotsonika / NHL.com Columnist

The 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft will be held June 28-29 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. The first round will be June 28 (7 p.m. ET; ESPN, SN, TVAS) and rounds 2-7 are June 29 (11 a.m. ET; NHLN, SN, TVAS). NHL.com is counting down to the draft with in-depth profiles on top prospects, podcasts and other features. Today, a look at Gabe Perreault of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program Under-18 team. NHL.com's full draft coverage can be found here.

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Famous Fans: Lil Jon, Owen Wilson take in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final

Golden Knights get support from superfan rapper, comic actor

by Dan O'Leary @DanOLeary25 / NHL.com Staff Writer

Lil Jon and Owen Wilson together? Yeah? Wow!

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Golden Knights fan who had multiple heart surgeries bonds with Lundqvist

Legendary goalie-turned-broadcaster retired after similar operation, shares moment with teenager

by William Douglas @WDouglasNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

LAS VEGAS -- Brennan Rosenberg met his heart hero on Saturday. And maybe Henrik Lundqvist did, too.

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Coyotes exploring options for new home in Arizona, Bettman says

Commissioner hopeful team can remain in 'terrific market' after Tempe proposal was voted down

by Tom Gulitti @TomGulittiNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

LAS VEGAS -- The Arizona Coyotes are exploring options for a new home after a public vote went against a proposed Tempe Sports and Entertainment district, and the NHL is hopeful the team can remain in the Greater Phoenix area.

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Color of Hockey: Marson blazed trail for Black players in NHL Draft

Selection by Capitals in second round in 1974 'was a big, big deal' and paved way for future generations

by William Douglas @WDouglasNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer

William Douglas has been writing The Color of Hockey blog since 2012. Douglas joined NHL.com in 2019 and writes about people of color in the sport. Today, as part of NHL.com marking the 60th anniversary of the NHL Draft, he profiles Mike Marson, who became the first Black player chosen in the draft when the Washington Capitals selected him in the second round (No. 19) in 1974. Marson became the NHL's second Black player, 16 years after Willie O'Ree debuted with the Boston Bruins in 1958.
 

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Hill stretches out for incredible save in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final

Golden Knights goalie uses entire length of stick to keep puck out of net against Panthers

by Christopher Detwiler @Chris_Detwiler / NHL.com Staff Writer

Hill makes brilliant stick save

FLA@VGK, Gm1: Hill robs Cousins in 2nd period

Cup Final, Gm1: Adin Hill reaches his stick out to make a save on Nick Cousins and keep it tied at 1-1 early in the 2nd period

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It's a good thing Adin Hill did his pregame stretches.

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Panthers host Stanley Cup Final watch party at FLA Live Arena

Florida fans turn up to cheer on team during Game 1

by Alain Poupart / NHL.com Independent Correspondent

SUNRISE, Fla. -- From the chants of "red" and "night" during the national anthem to the chants of "Bobby, Bobby, Bobby," it was pretty much like any other Florida Panthers game at FLA Live Arena on Saturday when the organization decided to throw a party to celebrate its first Stanley Cup Final appearance since 1996.

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Devils, Flyers, Islanders, Rangers hyped up for 2024 Stadium Series

4-team, 2-day, 2-game event announced Saturday, teams are excited for it

by Dan O'Leary @DanOLeary25 / NHL.com Staff Writer

Are you ready for some football ... stadium-hosted outdoor hockey?

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NHL Draft

60 Diamonds: Greatest picks from 60 NHL Drafts, Nos. 60-51

Fleury, Taylor, Kucherov all make NHL.com list after having impact despite not being picked in 1st round

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60 Diamonds: #60-51 Top NHL Picks

60 Diamonds: The Greatest Picks of the 60 NHL Drafts

NHL.com writers David Satriano and Mike Morreale join host Adam Kimelman as they reveal the 10 players ranked #60-51 of Top 60 NHL Draft picks

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The 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft will mark the 60th anniversary of the selection process. That's a lot of great picks, and maybe a few not-so-great ones.

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