Tragic number: 1, Points: 47 Tragic number: N/A, Points: 58 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? Tragic number: N/A, Points: 60 Regulation wins: 16 What will the defending champs do? While NBC covered the league at various points in its history, the network's last relationship with the NHL is the result of NBC Sports acquiring the league's broadcast . Against most teams, the Caps would have an edge on the top line, but the Bruins have arguably the best trio in the entire league in Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak and Patrice Bergeron. You need an account with the NHL to join (it's free), but . 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. The Canes have the third-best penalty kill in the league, while Nashville's power play ranks 24th -- another sizable mismatch. 1 pick. And the Jayhawks did it unlikely. Dean Evason coached four games in the qualification round of the bubble playoffs last season, and that's the only postseason head-coaching experience for the long-tenured assistant who took over from Bruce Boudreau last season. Nico Sturm, Nick Bjugstad and veteran center Nick Bonino are in the mix, as is veteran winger Marcus Johansson. 1 selection. Regulation wins: 30 Playoff position: C1 ESPN's Tournament Challenge is back for the 2023 NCAA College Basketball Tournament! Advantage: Vegas, Coaching: This is Pete DeBoer's seventh playoff team. Games left: 4 That's right you don't have to build a perfect bracket.. It's now a yearly tradition: discounting the Islanders until they go on a playoff run that forces you to pay attention. 1 pick. Advantage: Winnipeg. The Blues earned one point for their overtime loss to the Vegas Golden Knights, and with the Los Angeles Kings' regulation loss to the Colorado Avalanche, St. Louis is now locked in to the No. Playoff position: N/A Lee won't be back for the postseason, but New York added Palmieri and Zajac at the deadline to help replace him. Games left: 4 Nashville boasts a top four featuring Mattias Ekholm, Ryan Ellis and reigning Norris Trophy winner Roman Josi. Keep an eye on Ondrej Kase, who returned from a 52-game absence only to exit the season finale against Washington. Tragic number: E, Points: 48 From a woman coming across an azure-hooded blue jay and believing "Creighton will fly through the early rounds" to a man feeling a little husky, "like UConn" in his dress shirt, the . 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. How long will Chelsea give Potter in charge? Elsewhere in the Central, it's the latest skirmish in the Battle of Florida, as the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers continue to joust for seeding; they're currently tied with 75 standings points, but the Lightning hold the regulation wins tiebreaker. Playoff chances: 100% Defense: Like Toffoli with the Canadiens, T.J. Brodie was one of the most impactful signings of the offseason for the Leafs. After starting every game in the 2020 bubble, Juuse Saros had 14 more starts than Pekka Rinne this season. Playoff chances: 0.4% 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. They're a very good team and capable of the upset. Nor as talented. 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. ESPN's Tournament Challenge is back, giving you the chance to fill out up to 10 brackets and compete against friends, family, coworkers, professional athletes and celebrities for bracket glory. Manage Privacy Preferences, Locked - Brackets may leave/join group only before the Round of 64 begins. | Next game: vs. PHI (May 8) Here's what to watch for in Saturday's 14-game slate: There aren't many other teams that are locked in to particular spots right now, but one of them is the Carolina Hurricanes, who have clinched the Central Division crown. $20 per entry. Children's Online Privacy Policy Meanwhile, Cassidy has been coaching this group since 2016, including 55 playoff games and a trip to the Stanley Cup Final in 2019. Advantage: Colorado, Coaching: Jared Bednar is one of the most underrated coaches in the NHL. Next game: vs. DET (May 8) Tragic number: E, Points: 46 Race for the No. A guy like Daniel Sprong could be sneaky-impactful for Washington this postseason. Regulation wins: 15 -- but before we get there, it's time for eight divisional series to kick things off, starting on Saturday. The Badgers are one of the last teams in the bracket and are projected to play in First Four after losing to the Wolverines Games left: 1 The Panthers were one of the best stories of the 2021 season, and have all the right pieces in place to have sustained success. Tragic number: E, Points: 45 East: PIT-NYI | WSH-BOS Why Owen Power is the clear No. First line: The Golden Knights have two lines that qualify here, but for the purposes of the exercise let's go with Mark Stone's line with Chandler Stephenson and Max Pacioretty. Choose from one of our autofill options and get a bracket in seconds! The Oilers captain is a clear-cut No. Advantage: Even, Special teams: The Oilers have the league's best power play (27.4% in 54 games) thanks to McDavid and Draisaitl. Make Your Picks, Defense: In a season when the Bruins' defense was supposed to regress -- thanks to significant turnover -- it didn't really. Regulation wins: 11 Not only because it's the rare championship trophy from which you can drink, but also because the names of those who won it are etched along its rings, forged into hockey history. Women's Champ Week predictions: Which teams will win the auto bids in all 32 conferences? Menu ESPN. 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 . For Edmonton, Zack Kassian has resumed skating after being out with a lower body injury. The interim coach doesn't have much of a sample, but he might have done enough to earn the job, provided GM Marc Bergevin returns. Advantage: Edmonton. Next game: @ BOS (May 8) ET (ESPN2) Game 2: Wednesday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. Tragic number: 2, Points: 52 Washington has a more veteran-led blue line, including longtime Bruins captain Zdeno Chara manning the third pairing. With Teravainen -- who had three goals in his first five games back -- they're even stronger. Advantage: Toronto. Tragic number: N/A, Points: 58 ET (ESPN) Game 3: Friday, May 6 at 9:30 p.m. First line: Teuvo Teravainen missed a bulk of the season as he recovered from a concussion, but now he's back. Regulation wins: 23 Pick the correct champion for a chance to. Regulation wins: 19 Looking ahead, Hall is eager to see how the Bracket Challenge can evolve when new broadcast partners ESPN and Turner Sports come on board, starting in the 2021-22 season. Right behind Saros on that 5-on-5 save percentage list is Carolina rookie Alex Nedeljkovic, who has emerged as a pleasant surprise and supplanted James Reimer as the Canes' No. Playoff chances: 100% They've made life easy for Alexandre Carrier, a rookie who earned a bigger role midway through the season, and has played mostly with Ekholm. About Nielsen Measurement. Advantage: Tampa Bay. Playoff chances: 99.1% Veterans Jared Spurgeon and Ryan Suter join with Jonas Brodin and Matt Dumba to make up the top two pairings. The Golden Knights were 22nd in the NHL (17.8%), while the Wild were right behind them at 24th (17.6%). | Tragic number: E, Points: 42 The first two rounds of the 2021 playoffs will be intradivisional. Next game: vs. Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? Central: CAR-NSH | FLA-TB 01:02. Games left: 3 Playoff chances: 0.9% Playoff chances: 0% 1? 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.*. Regulation wins: 22 Fill out your bracket and compete against friends, ESPN personalities and celebrities for your shot at. McAvoy's performance so far against the Caps, where he was often paired against Washington's top players, should inspire confidence. The Canadiens are also hoping to get their top line healthy again, as Brendan Gallagher (fractured thumb) and Phillip Danault (concussion) could reunite with Tomas Tatar. No. David Savard hasn't yet made the impact Tampa Bay had hoped, but he was acquired to make a difference in the playoffs, and he still can (and has the experience). Meet the next wave of top picks May 3, 2021. 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. Can the Lions fix their defense? The X factors: As always, one is Alex Tuch, who had 18 goals in 55 games this season and has 15 goals in 47 career playoff games. Tragic number: E, Points: 48 ESPN's Tournament Challenge is back, giving you the chance to fill out up to 10 brackets and compete against friends, family, coworkers, professional athletes and celebrities for bracket glory. Plus, which teams are best set up for the future with a strong young group? 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. But credit's hard to find when everyone thinks you just put some McDavid and Draisaitl on anything that ails the team. Advantage: Even, Goaltending: Tuukka Rask has played 93 career playoff games, and that type of experience typically matters this time of year. Next game: vs. VAN (May 8) East: PIT-NYI | WSH-BOS Then MacKenzie Weegar stepped up, showing he can play as a true No. You don't need to know fancy stats to understand that is quite good. Forward depth: The Avs' second line features Nazem Kadri flanked by Andre Burakovsky and either Joonas Donskoi or Brandon Saad, the latter of whom is working back from a lower-body injury. Can the Lions fix their defense? 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). Their penalty kill (10th, 82.2%) isn't bad either. Credit young players for stepping up, but also Charlie McAvoy for owning the No. Can the red-hot Hurricanes topple the Bruins at No. Jeff Petry was a revelation for Montreal this season, with 42 points in his first 55 games, skating 22:44 per game on average. He had a .915 save percentage and a 2.60 goals-against average in winning 23 of 44 games. Tragic number: N/A, Points: 52 Washington's forward depth, overall, is stronger than Boston's. The defensive defenseman's pairing with Morgan Rielly has a 56.1% expected goals percentage this season. When Vladimir Tarasenko is in the lineup, you might find him skating with Brayden Schenn and Jaden Schwartz. Briefly a member of the Wild before the expansion draft, he can be a physical force. Games left: 4 Aho had 16 goals and 37 points over his final 33 games. 1 too. Bracket busted? Click here for the upcoming schedule and to learn how to subscribe. Playoff position: N/A He has also managed a packed roster well. Paul Byron, Artturi Lehkonen, Michael Frolik and Jake Evans play their roles. McDavid hasn't won a playoff round since 2017. Instead, Koskinen has struggled while Smith posted a .924 save percentage in 31 games, placing 12th in goals saved above average (14.6). Who will win each 2023 conference tournament? Playoff position: N/A North: TOR-MTL | EDM-WPG Advantage: Boston, Coaching: Peter Laviolette and Bruce Cassidy are two of the best in the game. Games left: 3 McDonagh and Palat are also nursing injuries, while Jan Rutta is on injured reserve. The annual tradition is back! Regulation wins: 29 Next game: @ TOR (May 8) John Carlson and T.J. Oshie might also be nursing minor injuries. Advantage: Even. He should be rested heading into this postseason. Modern North American region, with players from North America who were active for NHL franchises in the past dozen years. Oh, the names hockey has produced. Tragic number: N/A, Points: 75 Regulation wins: 14 Sportsnet reported Hedman (lower body injury) is putting off surgery until the offseason. 32 NFL players who could change teams this offseason, What NBA Finals runs from LeBron, Giannis can teach Jayson Tatum. | Watch on ESPN+, Defense: Here's where the Predators finally can go toe-to-toe with the Canes. 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. Defense: When Aaron Ekblad was lost for the season, Florida's defensive outlook appeared much more gloomy. Complete your bracket by selecting your winner for each game of the NCAA Tournament, starting with the Sweet 16. While we agree that Lorne "Gump" Worsley, George "Punch" Imlach, Joseph "Toe" Blake, Harold "Punch" Broadbent, Modere "Mud" Bruneteau, Aubrey "Dit" Clapper, Elmer "Moose" Vasko, Eldon "Pokey" Reddick and others are stone-cold classic hockey names, we've taken them out of the tournament field. The Lightning are expected to welcome both Nikita Kucherov (out all season) and Steven Stamkos (out the last month) back to the lineup. In 822:55 minutes together this season, they have outscored teams 71-37 with a 61.1% expected goals for percentage. Carson Soucy and Ian Cole are the other duo. Playoff chances: 100% NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Today, we're featuring a look at the field. scores. Compete against friends, ESPN personalities and celebrities to see who finishes with the best bracket. It's a different story for rookie Peyton Krebs, who is out indefinitely with a fractured jaw. Paired with Joel Edmundson, he could be a Norris Trophy contender. Full details on the process can be found here. 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. The Maple Leafs' top line has a generational goal-scoring savant. He could get some love in the MVP voting this season, after scoring 26 goals and 58 points in 50 games. Here are the top 10 pivots in the league right now. For Edmonton, the pairing of Tyson Barrie (48 points in 55 games) and Darnell Nurse (36 points in 54 games) has excelled offensively. Minnesota doesn't generate offense from this group like Vegas does -- the Wild don't have a defensemen in the top 40 in points per game, while the Knights have three in the top 30 -- but it's a solid group. Select the teams you think will win each tournament game from the first round all the way through the championship game. Game 1: Monday, May 2 at 7:30 p.m. Filed under berkshire hathaway brackets march. Playoff position: N1 Sizing up the player of the year winners in all 32 Division I men's conferences. Playoff position: C4 Next game: vs. TB (May 8) We look at six teams and how they could plan to approach Friday's trade deadline. Complete your bracket by selecting your winner for each game of the Men's NCAA Tournament. Playoff chances: 4% ET. 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? 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He took the Knights to the conference finals in 2020 after taking over for Gerard Gallant, but this is his first full season with Vegas. 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. The Boston Bruins are two points back of Washington and four points back of Pittsburgh, but have three games remaining, the first of which is at 3 p.m. 3 Boston Bruins, No. His primary partner has been Alec Martinez, who is working his way back from an injury. Joe Lunardi provides his latest Bracket Math update, looking at where every team in the NCAA tournament mix stands right now. Advantage: Vegas. Sam Bennett has been a seamless fit since coming over from Calgary, specifically thriving alongside Jonathan Huberdeau. If you'd like to submit yours for fun through social media, tweet it to ESPN with the hashtag #NHLNameBracket. The last time these two met in the postseason, in 2012, there were seven one-goal games. Regulation wins: 24 In more than 766 minutes at 5-on-5, Dougie Hamilton and Jaccob Slavin have tilted the ice with a plus-19 differential in goals and plus-57 delta in high-danger chances, per Natural Stat Trick. That means the four divisions the. Pittsburgh has been buoyed by surprise performances from Mike Matheson and especially Cody Ceci. Playoff position: N/A 1 Toronto Maple Leafs vs. No. Their line has a 50.34% expected goals percentage. Series pick: Avalanche in five. Tragic numbers are courtesy of Damian Echevarrieta of the NHL. Here are our expert picks for the winners of all of the 2022-23 men's college basketball . Games left: 2 Make sure to tune-in and watch who will. Tragic number: N/A, Points: 57 They needed him, as Robin Lehner struggled through an injury to post a .913 save percentage. Terms of Use Top center Ryan Johansen's production has dipped from 0.80 points per game two years ago to 0.46 points per game this season. The idle Calgary Flames will be hoping for a regulation win for the Maple Leafs, while the Vancouver Canucks must win their game against the Edmonton Oilers tonight to keep their hopes alive. Ivan Barbashev and Kyle Clifford are among the options in the lineup. In 35 games this season, the trio had a 64.9% expected goals percentage. Justin Faulk, who led the Blues in ice time (24:29) and goals scored above average (9.5). Tragic number: E, No. Florida at Washington, Saturday, 1 (ESPN/BSF); . ET (TBS) Game 5: Tuesday,. Next game: @ FLA (May 8) Regulation wins: 28 The men's NCAA tournament is over, with Villanova on top. ET (TBS) Game 5:. Next game: @ PIT (May 8) Dayton has the chance to earn a "home" NCAA tournament game. Joe Lunardi provides his latest Bracket Math update, looking at where every team in the NCAA tournament mix stands right now. Series pick: Islanders in seven. Defense: It has not been the smoothest transition for Alex Pietrangelo. Playoff chances: 100% The wild card is Ville Heinola, a 20-year-old blue chip defenseman, but he's inexperienced. Fill out your bracket and compete against friends, ESPN personalities and celebrities for your shot at $100,000 in prizes. Jake Muzzin and Justin Holl continued their strong play that began last season. Deadline decisions: What will Avs, Kraken and others do? 4 St. Louis Blues Modern international region, with players from outside of North American who were active for NHL franchises in the past dozen years. 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. After missing eight games, forward Jordan Martinook got a regular-season game in and should be good for the playoffs. Pierre-Luc Dubois, acquired from Columbus for Patrik Laine earlier this season, had 20 points in 40 games. The Pittsburgh Penguins have a two-point lead in the standings over the Washington Capitals, and play their final regular-season tilt this afternoon against the Buffalo Sabres. No. Games left: 1 He posted a .913 save percentage in the 2021 season but was limited to only 24 games because of injury. Let's take an in-depth look at each first-round matchup and make our picks for which teams will advance. Edmonton's Dave Tippett is 18th in career wins and deserves credit for helping the Oilers improve defensively this season. You can download the bracket here and play along. Veteran defenseman Erik Johnson could return later this postseason. They've skated with Victor Rask primarily this season, but lately have seen time with the more rugged Ryan Hartman. Regulation wins: 19 Tragic number: N/A, Points: 68 For Montreal, Tyler Toffoli brought as much joy to the Canadiens as his departure brought pain to Vancouver, scoring 28 goals this season. Games left: 2 Next game: vs. BUF (May 8) Games left: 2 We've compiled 64 of them into four different regions in a bracketed tournament: Old-school region, with the players from yesteryear. 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. Playoff chances: 0% Who is the player of the year in every women's college basketball conference? Forward Jonathan Drouin remains out of the lineup for personal reasons, with no determination on his return. Like the Avs, the Blues aren't going anywhere if Jordan Binnington isn't taking them there, as Ville Husso is the backup. 2 Colorado Avalanche vs. No. First line: When Zach Hyman returns to the lineup, he should reunite with Auston Matthews (40 goals in 50 games) and Mitch Marner (1.24 points per game) to form one of the NHL's best lines. Tragic number: E, Points: 80 1 Calgary Flames vs. Wild Card 1 Dallas Stars (Calgary wins 4-3) No. The East Division has had its four playoff teams clinched longer than anyone -- but there's the least clarity as to the order in which they'll finish. Games left: 1 Jump to: Playoff chances: 96% 3 Florida Panthers, No. Playoff chances: 100% That could result in some dream matchups for the Cup -- Bruins-Maple Leafs anyone? David Rittich, acquired from Calgary at the trade deadline, is insurance. Series pick: Maple Leafs in four. After the NHL staged a 24-team, bubble-based tournament to determine the Stanley Cup winner in 2020, we're back to a more traditional 16-team event in 2021 -- with a significant twist. Colton Parayko played through injuries this season, and his current pairing with Marco Scandella has an expected goals percentage of 43.5%. Games left: 2 1 taking on No. First line: The Capitals trot out Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom on their top line. Advantage: Toronto. Joe Lunardi breaks down North Carolina's rsum and how the Tar Heels can earn a berth to the NCAA tournament. ESPN's Tournament Challenge is back for the 2023 NCAA College Basketball Tournament! Here are the best available options for teams looking to upgrade ahead of the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs. Forward depth: John Tavares and William Nylander hold down the second line for Toronto, with trade deadline addition Nick Foligno joining them. An old, reliable trio that can produce offense but has been rolled defensively at 5-on-5 this season, giving up over 3.5 goals per 60 minutes of 5-on-5 ice time. With the NHL playing in a four-division format this year for the regular season, the playoffs for the first two rounds, anyway will be intra-division. The Wild's Cam Talbot ended up becoming one of the offseason's smarter signings, finishing 16th in goals saved above average (12.5). Go to ESPN.com/NHL or the ESPN App for up-to-the-minute NHL news, information and analysis, including premium editorial content by ESPN senior NHL writer Greg Wyshynski, exclusively for ESPN+ subscribers. The Panthers are hoping to have Ekblad back at some point this postseason, but it's iffy for this series. Already an ESPN+ subscriber? Playoff position: E4 Note: Playoff chances are via Money Puck. 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