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Giant Killers: Playoff Davids Slaying Regular Season Goliaths
“Giant Killer” – a coach who has coached teams that defeated the President’s Trophy winner in Stanley Cup playoff competition at least twice during their NHL coaching careers. Matt Dibiase takes a look back at the greatest “Giant Killers” in NHL history, and discovers that a former Maple Leafs coach takes the top spot.
Bill Gadsby was a Survivor
Bill Gadsby was one of the best defensemen of his era. He played for three teams and appeared in seven All-Star games during his 20-year NHL career. He was never on a Stanley Cup winner but was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1970.
Here's why each matchup matters, with playoff seeding and draft lottery position on the line. [...]
From the first round all the way through the Stanley Cup Final, ESPN has you covered this NHL postseason. [...]
The Canadiens, who were 31st in the overall standings on Dec. 1, clinched the last playoff spot with Wednesday's win over the Hurricanes in their regular-season finale. [...]
Dallas forward Jason Robertson sustained a lower-body injury in Wednesday's loss at Nashville. [...]
The Stars activated Tyler Seguin from long-term injured reserve, and the veteran center had an assist in the team's 5-1 loss at Nashville on Wednesday night. [...]
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