07 Jun
Projecting the matchups, tactics and X factors that will matter most in the Stanley Cup Final

Game 1 of Oilers-Panthers is Saturday. Here are projections on the points of difference that will determine who wins the sport’s ultimate prize.

07 Jun
Who will win the Stanley Cup Final? Our experts’ picks for Panthers-Oilers

Will the Panthers win their first title? Or will the Oilers win their sixth? ESPN analysts, reporters make their series predictions.

07 Jun
Q&A: Cadence Weapon has dropped a new version of the Connor McDavid song

A new Edmonton Oilers anthem has dropped from Edmonton-born rapper Rollie Pemberton, best known by his stage name Cadence Weapon.

07 Jun
How to watch NHL Stanley Pup rescue dog competition on ESPN+

Before the Panthers-Oilers Stanley Cup matchup, the NHL is excited to offer the Stanley Pup rescue dog competition. Here’s how to watch on ESPN+.

07 Jun
‘Bear Bets’: Group Chat’s best bets on Belmont, NBA Finals

“Bear Bets” is back! And the Group Chat reconvened to discuss the Belmont Stakes, the NBA Finals and the Stanley Cup Final.

07 Jun
With Stanley Cup within reach, Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers are ready to win

After nine roller-coaster professional seasons, the 27-year-old superstar now sits four wins from the sport’s ultimate goal with his team set to open the Stanley Cup final Saturday against the Florida Panthers.

06 Jun
‘Yeti’ among 6 finalists for Utah NHL team name

Utah’s new hockey franchise has narrowed the choices for a name to six.

06 Jun
Will Matthew Tkachuk take over? Can anything slow down Connor McDavid? The 20 biggest Stanley Cup Final questions

With Game 1 Saturday, here are the key debates, ranging from data-driven queries to player performances and strategy to more ethereal concepts.

06 Jun
First Nations hockey fans rally around the Oilers as they fight for the Stanley Cup

Oilers fever is high across the country, particularly among First Nations people, who have always loved the game.

06 Jun
Can the Edmonton Oilers end Canada’s Stanley Cup drought?

CBC Edmonton’s local podcast, This is Edmonton, talks to Oilers fans as the team heads into the Stanley Cup final for the first time since 2006.