They also signed their top prospect Spencer Knight, and after posting four wins and a .919 save percentage in four starts, the 19-year-old could be an X factor. Games left: 3 Tragic number: E, Points: 43 The NHL's 2023 trade deadline is March 3. The Greatest NHL Name Bracket: Bronco Horvath, Hakan Loob, Jaromir Jagr and more, The triumph of Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors in Creed III, Top draft prospect Carter charged in fatal crash, Out of dark, Rodgers vows decision coming soon, Survey: Vikes, Fins, Raiders top FA report cards, Scheyer makes history as Duke sweeps at home, Kings deal Cup-winning G Quick to Blue Jackets, Eagles defend QB-push tactic as NFL set to revisit, Chargers GM halts speculation: Allen staying put, Hall of Fame coach Ault named to CFP committee, NBA Power Rankings: Kevin Durant's return could rock the West, A new home for Michael Thomas? Regulation wins: 28 Take out his first season in Colorado, when he was an emergency hire after Patrick Roy left, and he has a 162-93-35 record. Tragic number: E, Points: 55 Playoff chances: 4% And the Jayhawks did it unlikely. Dominique Ducharme replaced Claude Julien after 18 games, and managed to sneak the Canadiens into the playoffs despite several injuries down the stretch. More: Check out the full NHL postseason schedule here. Playoff position: C4 Tragic number: 1, Points: 47 If you score the most points, you'll have a chance to win the grand prize: a trip for two to Hawaii for the 2021 Maui Jim Maui Invitational and a $10,000 Amazon.com gift card.*. Winnipeg's Maurice is sixth in career wins and has done a solid job with a team that has had its share of change and challenges. ET (ESPN) Game 2: Wednesday, May 4 at 9:30 p.m. Mock draft: First-round predictions He has been solid the last two months of the season. Games left: 3 At the peak period of entries shortly before the start of the first game today, fans registered more than 15,000 brackets per minute. The Wild are relatively healthy. 1 selection. Ryan Graves, Makar's primary partner last season, has combined with Samuel Girard for another solid pairing (61.0% expected goals). Tragic number: N/A, Points: 73 Games left: 1 Health: There's a laundry list of injury issues for the Lightning. Tragic number: E, Points: 37 The 2021 bracket contest marks the fifth occurrence of Buffett's challenge, with the 2020 NCAA Tournament having been wiped out due to COVID-19. The 2021 NHL Stanley Cup playoff field is set. Pierre-Edouard Bellemare holds down the fourth line. Playoff chances: 0.4% | 3. ET (TBS) Game 5: Tuesday,. As the March 3 deadline approaches, here's a list of players and picks potentially on the move for each club, and our call on what each GM should do. Log in here. Stamkos (lower body injury) has been out since April 8 and is hopeful to be ready for the series, but it's troubling to hear him say all of his injuries are somewhat connected. Then MacKenzie Weegar stepped up, showing he can play as a true No. He's been great in the playoffs, too: .923 save percentage and four shutouts in 25 career appearances. Playoff chances: 100% Series pick: Maple Leafs in four. Grading all the big NHL deals, including Wednesday's trade that saw the Kings and Blue Jackets swap goaltenders, among other assets. The Wild's defense corps is one of the deepest in the NHL. 2021 NHL playoff series previews: First-round matchups, picks, The triumph of Michael B. Jordan and Jonathan Majors in Creed III, Top draft prospect Carter charged in fatal crash, Out of dark, Rodgers vows decision coming soon, Survey: Vikes, Fins, Raiders top FA report cards, Scheyer makes history as Duke sweeps at home, Kings deal Cup-winning G Quick to Blue Jackets, Eagles defend QB-push tactic as NFL set to revisit, Chargers GM halts speculation: Allen staying put, Hall of Fame coach Ault named to CFP committee, NBA Power Rankings: Kevin Durant's return could rock the West, A new home for Michael Thomas? Full list of all 224 picks Here are the best available options for teams looking to upgrade ahead of the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs. Tarasenko, who returned after his third shoulder surgery, had just four goals in 24 games. But credit's hard to find when everyone thinks you just put some McDavid and Draisaitl on anything that ails the team. No. East: PIT-NYI | WSH-BOS Kyle Turris is also an option. Sullivan did a wonderful job with the injury-riddled Penguins this season, but given that Pittsburgh has won only one postseason game over the past two years, the edge goes to Trotz. You don't need to know fancy stats to understand that is quite good. Regulation wins: 11 Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? On paper, the Lightning should have a big edge, but injuries are a concern for two of their top defensemen, Victor Hedman and Ryan McDonagh. Playoff chances: 0% Advantage: Even, Special teams: The Oilers have the league's best power play (27.4% in 54 games) thanks to McDavid and Draisaitl. Regulation wins: 23 Advanced stats are from Hockey Reference, Natural Stat Trick and Evolving Hockey. Playoff position: N/A The Oilers were widely ridiculed for bringing back 38-year-old Mike Smith, with many claiming that backup Mikko Koskinen deserved more playing time. The Oilers' top line is tougher to define, except to say that "it's the one with Connor McDavid." Notice that we didn't say "starter" Frederik Andersen, as Jack Campbell went 17-2-2 with a .923 save percentage to potentially take the crease for the postseason. More than 11 million people participated in ESPN's NCAA tournament bracket challenge, and the winner is a sixth-grader. Playoff position: N4 The best part is it's completely free to play and we're offering $150K in total prizes this year! Bobrovsky has played well enough lately to earn the start in this series, but Florida has options if he falters early. Advantage: Carolina, Forward depth: The Hurricanes have enviable depth. Jump ahead: $20 per entry. Washington's forward depth, overall, is stronger than Boston's. They're first in expected goals on the power play (7.99 per 60 minutes). Tragic number: N/A, Points: 74 Tragic number: N/A, Points: 57 Advantage: New York, Coaching: This matchup pits two of the best bench bosses in the game against each other. The Blues have the sixth-best power-play (23.2%) -- Perron had 21 power-play points -- but their penalty kill was just 25th in the league (77.8%). Regulation wins: 28 Bracket busted? Nashville's penalty kill is third worst in the league (75.4%), so this is a mismatch. That's right you don't have to build a perfect bracket.. Advantage: Toronto, Goaltending: The Leafs just got Frederik Andersen back from injury. Playoff position: C1 Jump to: After a winner is crowned from the four divisions, the "final four" will be rebracketed based on their regular-season records, with No. | Next game: vs. ANA (May 8) Today, we're featuring a look at the field. Their line has a 50.34% expected goals percentage. Orr. They've skated with Victor Rask primarily this season, but lately have seen time with the more rugged Ryan Hartman. The Capitals get a rematch against the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday after losing Friday night. The first two rounds of the 2021 playoffs will be intradivisional. Vasilevskiy's backup, Curtis McElhinney, doesn't inspire much confidence, but the Lightning don't expect to use him much anyway. Game 1: Monday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. The national champion for the 2021-22 college basketball season was crowned Monday with Kansas cutting down the nets at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. (Spoiler: He does, as he should.) You can download the bracket here and play along. 1? Kucherov should probably slide back to the top line with Ondrej Palat and Brayden Point, a trio that was dynamite in last year's playoffs, combining for 85 points in 25 games. Current playoff matchups Playoff position: N/A 2 Minnesota Wild vs. No. Copa del Rey semifinal: Barcelona vs. Real Madrid preview, key players, prediction, Infighting of Women's World Cup faves Spain, France, Canada reveals big issues in the sport, ISL Musings: Bengaluru's Ws continue, Odisha sneak through, ATKMB beat EB (again). For Montreal, Gallagher, Price and Weber could all return for the start of the series. At risk of incurring another analytics rant from coach Paul Maurice, Wheeler has been sub-replacement (negative-2.6 goals scored above average) level this season. Advantage: New York, Health: The Islanders' biggest loss is captain Anders Lee, who has been out since March (ACL). The Maple Leafs' top line has a generational goal-scoring savant. His partner Torey Krug, who supplanted Pietrangelo this season, saw his offensive numbers decline across the board, especially on the power play, compared to his work in Boston. 1 selection. (But not adjusted for division, detractors will say.) Florida Panthers vs. WC2. 4 Montreal Canadiens Next game: @ LA (May 8) Charlie Coyle missed the final four games with an upper-body injury, but Cassidy said he should be cleared for Game 1. Full details on the process can be found here. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? This series is going to be a tight one. 1 Toronto Maple Leafs vs. No. The Bruins have the league's ninth-best power play. New for 2021, a team may move up a maximum of 10 spots if it wins the lottery, so only 11 teams are eligible for the draw for the No. Advantage: Pittsburgh, Forward depth: Thanks to additions of Jean-Gabriel Pageau in 2020 and Kyle Palmieri and Travis Zajac in 2021, the Isles are deeper than they have been recently at forward. Games left: 4 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket Challenge Brackets are closed for the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket Challenge Sign in to check your scores. Advantage: Boston, Coaching: Peter Laviolette and Bruce Cassidy are two of the best in the game. Perron had a special season: 58 points in 56 games. 2 Edmonton Oilers vs. No. Nurse in particular has had a great two-way season, and was in the Norris Trophy conversation. They're as good as it gets. More NHL and draft content, NHL Playoff Watch Daily: What's at stake on Saturday, Wyshynski's NHL trade deadline tiers: From elite game-changers to bargain beauties, NHL trade deadline guides for all 32 teams: Players, picks in play, cap space, team status. Advantage: Minnesota, Special teams: Both power plays aren't that potent. Logan Stanley, Tucker Poolman, Derek Forbort, Sami Niku and trade deadline addition Jordie Benn are options. Better offensively have been 22-year-old Jordan Kyrou and Mike Hoffman, the latter of whom the Blues held onto at the trade deadline. Next game: vs. VAN (May 8) (Especially Sanford, whose offensive numbers dipped from last season.) Catch NHL games streaming live every night (and on replay) this season on ESPN+. Pacioretty led the Knights with 24 goals this season.The Wild's top line has featured rookie of the year favorite Kirill Kaprizov (51 points in 55 games) paired with winger Mats Zuccarello. The annual tradition is back! . No. That could result in some dream matchups for the Cup -- Bruins-Maple Leafs anyone? Final top 50 prospect rankings 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason, What NBA Finals runs from LeBron, Giannis can teach Jayson Tatum. While the Penguins' speed could present challenges for New York -- as it did in the regular season -- the Islanders' defensive structure thrives at this time of year. It's a group that's been effective in the past, but has struggled to produce offense this season. Menu ESPN. Keep an eye on Ondrej Kase, who returned from a 52-game absence only to exit the season finale against Washington. Can the Lions fix their defense? Plus, he has this Panthers group overachieving, despite modest expectations, and very well could win the Jack Adams Award. While the Blues are locked into the No. Next game: vs. BUF (May 8) Goaltending: The Panthers might have committed $70 million to Sergei Bobrovsky, but the Lightning have the best goalie in the game, full stop. Tragic number: N/A, Points: 58 can. Jake Muzzin and Justin Holl continued their strong play that began last season. Games left: 4 Regulation wins: 16 : LOADING BRACKET. Under this season's realignment, the playoffs will be division-based, with the top seed facing the fourth, the second facing the third and the . That line had a nice 69.0% expected goals percentage with outstanding underlying defensive numbers. Can the Lions fix their defense? ESPN's Tournament Challenge is back for the 2023 NCAA College Basketball Tournament! Thirty-two NCAA Division I men's basketball conferences will crown champions over a nine-day stretch that begins Saturday, March 4, with the Ohio Valley Conference tournament final and comes to an . Playoff position: W2 Oh, and he led nearly this exact group to a Stanley Cup last year. Valeri Nichushkin and J.T. Advantage: Washington, Make picks throughout the postseason for a chance at $14,000 in prizes. While not as dominant as they once were, with a 53.4% expected goals at 5-on-5 this season, they can still be a force. Forward depth: Since the franchise's first season, the trio of Jonathan Marchessault, Reilly Smith and William Karlsson have been a mainstay. There's not much dropoff on New York's middle lines, as they all play with a similar identity. North: TOR-MTL | EDM-WPG Sizing up the player of the year winners in all 32 Division I men's conferences. Let's take an in-depth look at each first-round matchup and make our picks for which teams will advance. North: TOR-MTL | EDM-WPG Tragic number: N/A, Points: 75 Playoff position: N/A Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? That could result in some dream matchups for the Cup -- Bruins-Maple Leafs anyone? Playoff chances: 100% 329m goal: Felix the only men's contender for Chelsea's Goal of the Month, UFC 285's Shevchenko by the numbers: It all adds up to domination, A battle for No. When Backstrom and Ovechkin have been on the ice together this season, they have outscored teams by 14 goals. Advantage: Tampa Bay. Bracket Analyzer How far can your bracket go?. 4 and No. Advantage: Pittsburgh, Defense: The Islanders are known for their defensive structure -- often playing in low-scoring games, with forwards always coming back to help on the backcheck -- but they also have a true No. Robert Thomas started well, had his season interrupted by injury, and struggled down the stretch. You need an account with the NHL to join (it's free), but . The third pairing of Nicolas Hague and Zach Whitecloud might be one of the most underrated in the NHL. Paired with Joel Edmundson, he could be a Norris Trophy contender. Playoff position: N/A Series pick: Hurricanes in five. Playoff chances: 0% Though they performed well enough to persuade GM Brian MacLellan not to acquire a veteran goalie at the deadline, it's important to remember the Caps initially signed Henrik Lundqvist this season because they figured they would need insurance. Credit young players for stepping up, but also Charlie McAvoy for owning the No. Another night, another playoff spot clinched as we officially welcome the St. Louis Blues to the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs. They live in a world where all four lines can feasibly score, but to coach Rod Brind'Amour's identity of hard-nosed hockey. Advantage: Edmonton. Reclamation success story Alex Galchenyuk is in the mix too. Catch up on all the deals made -- and potential ones to come. Games left: 1 Playoff chances: 100% 1 We've compiled 64 of them into four different regions in a bracketed tournament: Old-school region, with the players from yesteryear. Advantage: Florida, Special teams: Not a huge difference between the power play for the Panthers (20.5%) and the Lightning (22.4%), though Kucherov's presence could be an X factor. 1 taking on No. Tragic number: E, Points: 48 4 Nashville Predators Games left: 2 David Rittich, acquired from Calgary at the trade deadline, is insurance. Advantage: Tampa Bay, Coaching: Typically, Joel Quenneville -- a three-time Stanley Cup winner, who ranks second all time in coaching wins, behind only Scotty Bowman -- is the automatic choice here. Tragic number: N/A, Points: 60 In 35 games this season, the trio had a 64.9% expected goals percentage. Joe Lunardi provides his latest Bracket Math update, looking at where every team in the NCAA tournament mix stands right now. 1 Vegas Golden Knights vs. No. Next game: vs. COL (May 8) This exclusive ESPN+ tool gives you bracket advice, with stats to help you make more informed picks for every game. Use the NFL Playoff Machine from ESPN to predict the NFL Playoff matchups by generating the various matchup scenarios based on your selections. Playoff position: N2 Can Barca overcome on-field fatigue, off-field chaos to beat Real Madrid in Copa del Rey? Playoff chances: 0% 3. | Their penalty kill (10th, 82.2%) isn't bad either. 1 at this point. Playoff chances: 100% NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Jeff Petry was a revelation for Montreal this season, with 42 points in his first 55 games, skating 22:44 per game on average. Race for No. Modern international region, with players from outside of North American who were active for NHL franchises in the past dozen years. Next game: vs. MTL (May 8) The Oilers captain is a clear-cut No. The other is Mattias Janmark, who has one goal in 15 games since coming over at the trade deadline, but hasn't played poorly. Series pick: Islanders in seven. Edmonton's Dave Tippett is 18th in career wins and deserves credit for helping the Oilers improve defensively this season. Deadline decisions: What will Avs, Kraken and others do? Terms of Use Playoff chances: 0% 3 Florida Panthers, No. | Next game: vs. NFL; NBA; NHL; NCAAM; NCAAW; Veterans Jared Spurgeon and Ryan Suter join with Jonas Brodin and Matt Dumba to make up the top two pairings. Florida might have made its own shrewd move this time around. The defensive defenseman's pairing with Morgan Rielly has a 56.1% expected goals percentage this season. Playoff chances: 0% Paul Stastny, who recently passed 1,000 career games, has 29 points in 55 games playing in a variety of roles. Compete against friends, ESPN personalities and celebrities to see who finishes with the best bracket. Actual objects region, with players whose names are, or sound like, actual things. For the third straight season, Hellebuyck led the NHL in shots faced and saves made. Advantage: Toronto. Tragic number: 3, Points: 78 Lee won't be back for the postseason, but New York added Palmieri and Zajac at the deadline to help replace him. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? Let's take an in-depth look at each first-round matchup and make our picks for which teams will advance. Florida is in better shape. The first playoff meeting between these franchises since 1979 will undoubtedly be intense and physical, as the Canadiens try to brutalize and goad the Leafs with physical play. Here are our expert picks for the winners of all of the 2022-23 men's college basketball . The official National Hockey League web site includes features, news, rosters, statistics, schedules, teams, live game radio broadcasts, and video clips. Advantage: Pittsburgh, Special teams: The Penguins have a top-five power play (23.7%), while the Islanders are 21st (18.8%). Search. Patrik Nemeth and Conor Timmins round out the group. Once the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoff First Round matchups have been set, hockey fans around the world can begin creating and submitting brackets outlining their predictions for each playoff series online or via the NHL app. The Habs' trio is great. Also, Jarry has played in only one career postseason game, while DeSmith has zero. Make Your Picks, Defense: In a season when the Bruins' defense was supposed to regress -- thanks to significant turnover -- it didn't really. The Canes have the third-best penalty kill in the league, while Nashville's power play ranks 24th -- another sizable mismatch. Tragic number: N/A, Points: 73 The infusion of reinforcements to the Canadiens' lineup, especially Gallagher, will be a boost to Montreal. Regulation wins: 15 | ET, while the Women's Tournament Challenge brackets will be open on Monday, March 15, at 8 p.m. Andrew Copp, Mathieu Perreault, Trevor Lewis, Nate Thompson and Mason Appleton are also in the mix. Or the goalie who posted a .936 save percentage and two shutouts in the bubble last postseason? Florida at Washington, Saturday, 1 (ESPN/BSF); . 2 Edmonton Oilers vs. No. Advantage: Even, Goaltending: The passing of the torch is finally happening in Nashville. The NHL uses a draft lottery to determine the order at the top of the first round, so the team that finishes in last place is not guaranteed the No. You can also test out your skills by picking all the NCAA tournament games and more via the ESPN Streak game, where you can compete for $5,000 in guaranteed prizes each month. Tragic number: N/A, Points: 47 Advanced stats are from Hockey Reference, Natural Stat Trick and Evolving Hockey. Games left: 3 Having reached the final stretch of the regular season, it's time to check in on all the playoff races -- along with the teams jockeying for position in the 2021 NHL draft lottery. Robert Bortuzzo anchors the third pairing. 1 role. | 01:02. NEW YORK/TORONTO -- "Bracketology" marks its return to the NHL when early registration opens tonight at 7 p.m. That means the four divisions the. The line of Martin Necas, Nino Niederreiter and Vincent Trocheck (57.89% expected goals for percentage) could feasibly operate as Nashville's top line. The Canadiens have the 19th-best power play (19.3%) and the 18th-best penalty kill (79.3%). Regulation wins: 11 Regulation wins: 20 Playoff position: E3 How long will Chelsea give Potter in charge? Games left: 4 Ovechkin. If you'd like to submit yours for fun through social media, tweet it to ESPN with the hashtag #NHLNameBracket. Already an ESPN+ subscriber? While they are great complements, they're not necessarily game-breakers. With the NHL in its offseason, your friends at ESPN decided it was time to determine the greatest of all the NHL's oddest and most glorious player names. One reason to root for every team and driver in 2023. Next game: @ PIT (May 8) On Tuesday, we'll have staff picks and winners. Defense: Like Toffoli with the Canadiens, T.J. Brodie was one of the most impactful signings of the offseason for the Leafs. Make sure to tune-in and watch who will. 1 Carolina Hurricanes vs. No. Games left: 3 Advantage: Even, Special teams: The Avalanche have the eighth-best power play in the NHL (22.7%) and the eighth-best penalty kill (83.1%). The NHL uses a draft lottery to determine the order at the top of the first round, so the team that finishes in last place is not guaranteed the No. Children's Online Privacy Policy Advertisement. If you have erroneously created a bracket, you can simply. In Virginia Tech's final seven games, six of which . Welcome to the 2021 men's basketball Tournament Challenge. ET (TBS) Game 5:. Saad is working his way back, having been out since April 24. Regulation wins: 23 Tragic number: E, No. The Badgers are one of the last teams in the bracket and are projected to play in First Four after losing to the Wolverines 12-year-old Sam Holtz, a Notre Dame fan, said that he didn't watc Sizing up the player of the year winners in all 32 Division I men's conferences. 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Complete your bracket by selecting the winner for each game of the 2023 men's NCAA tournament. Next game: @ MIN (May 8) Travis Dermott has been a constant on the third pairing, with Rasmus Sandin, Ben Hutton and Zach Bogosian, working back from a shoulder injury, in the mix. Central: CAR-NSH | FLA-TB Pick the correct champion for a chance to. If so, that's an enormous lift for the Jets -- he had eight points in seven games against the Oilers this season. He posted a .913 save percentage in the 2021 season but was limited to only 24 games because of injury. The Penguins have been dealing with injury issues all season but seem to be getting healthy at the right time. Playoff chances: 100% Playoff position: N/A Games left: 1 With Teravainen -- who had three goals in his first five games back -- they're even stronger. It can't be stressed enough how important Gallagher is to this team: They were 17-9-9 with him and 7-11-0 without him. Complete your bracket by selecting the winner in each of the games in the NCAA tournament. Bennett's arrival slid players down the lineup and only strengthened the bottom six (which has some decent players, including Nikita Gusev, whose performance has improved after a forgettable stint in New Jersey). 329m goal: Felix the only men's contender for Chelsea's Goal of the Month, UFC 285's Shevchenko by the numbers: It all adds up to domination, A battle for No. The Promotion commences on March 12, 2023 and ends on the earliest of. There have already been a number of big trades. With the Caps, Ovechkin was resting toward the end of the season thanks to a minor injury, which also might have been precautionary. He'll have to be good, as rookie Kaapo Kahkonen couldn't build on a promising start, and really struggled down the stretch. Advantage: Colorado. Can the Lions fix their defense? The ESPN Men's Tournament Challenge brackets will be available Sunday, March 14, at 7 p.m. But the Penguins still have more punch throughout their lines, including enviable center depth with Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, Jeff Carter and Teddy Blueger down the middle. Playoff position: N/A Sizing up the player of the year winners in all 32 Division I men's conferences. Playoff chances: 0% Tragic number: N/A, Points: 66 00:33. . Plus, if you score the most points, you'll have a chance to win the grand prize of a $10,000 Amazon Gift Card and a trip to the 2016 Maui Invitational. The Predators activated Olivier from injured reserve before the end of the season, and while Dante Fabbro and Colton Sissons were banged up, they appear to be ready for the series. Regulation wins: 17 Playoff position: N/A Initial registration for the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoff Bracket Challenge is now open at NHL.com/Bracket. Advantage: Edmonton, Goaltending: Connor Hellebuyck won the Vezina Trophy as the NHL's top goaltender last season, and has once again carried the defensive load for the Jets. Previously banged-up Bennett, Patric Hornqvist and Huberdeau all looked poised for Game 1, also. ET (TNT) Game 4: Sunday, May 8 at 4:30 p.m. The Jets were really spiraling down the stretch, while the Oilers and a next-level McDavid were steam-rollering through teams. The 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket Challenge tests your ability to correctly predict the outcome of the Stanley Cup Playoffs Entry is free and simple: Create an NHL Account or Sign in; When the bracket opens, choose a league in which you would like to enter your first bracket and click, "CREATE BRACKET" 1 taking on No. Defense: It has not been the smoothest transition for Alex Pietrangelo. 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