NBC SportsParade to penalty box could prevent Stars Stanley Cup parade
There is no telling what a championship parade might look like in a pandemic. If the Dallas Stars don't stop taking so many penalties, they won't have to worry about that.
NBC Sports BayAreaJoe Pavelski scores goal in Stars' Stanley Cup Game 2 loss to Lightning
Joe Pavelski finally got on the board in the 2020 Stanley Cup Final, but it wasn't enough for Dallas.
NBC SportsLightning ‘stick with it’ as power play thrives in Game 2
Tampa's power play had failed in its last 14 chances entering Game 2.
NBC SportsNHL schedule for 2020 Stanley Cup Final
The 2020 Stanley Cup Final begins on Saturday, Sept. 19 in the hub city of Edmonton.
AFPLightning level Stanley Cup finals as Dallas defeated
The Tampa Bay Lightning held off a rally by the Dallas Stars to level their Stanley Cup final series with a 3-2 victory on Monday.
RotoworldLightning strike hard to tie series at 1
The Tampa Bay Lightning struck hard in the first period and held on to defeat Dallas 3-2 and even the Stanley Cup Final at one apiece. (Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports)
The Associated PressLightning beat Stars 3-2 in Game 2, get even in Stanley Cup
Nikita Kucherov and the Tampa Bay Lightning got themselves up off the ice to get even in the Stanley Cup Final. After the Lightning got knocked around in Game 1, and Kucherov took some more hard hits early in Game 2, he had the primary assists on power-play goals by Brayden Point and Ondrej Palat in the first period. Kevin Shattenkirk then scored for an early three-goal lead and Tampa Bay held on for a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Monday night.
NBC Sports3 Takeaways: Lightning top Stars in Game 2 of 2020 Stanley Cup Final
On increasing nastiness, bumps and bruises, and Vasilevskiy getting his due.
- The Associated Press
Comeau injured in Stars' Cup Final Game 2 loss to Lightning
Dallas Stars forward Blake Comeau left Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final with an injury after taking a big, high hit from Tampa Bay's Ryan McDonagh in the second period. McDonagh made hard contact with Comeau's right shoulder on the hit. Comeau was slow to get up and immediately went down the tunnel.
NBC SportsLightning ride hot start in Game 2 to tie 2020 Stanley Cup Final vs. Stars
A 3-0 lead wilted to a 3-2 nail-biter, but the Bolts held on. Now the series is tied 1-1.
USA TODAY SportsTampa Bay Lightning start fast, hang on for series-tying win against Dallas Stars
Tampa Bay Lightning's top players build 3-0 lead on Dallas Stars on way to series-tying victory in Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final.
NBC Sports PhiladelphiaNHL awards: Voting results for Hart Trophy, Norris Trophy, Vezina Trophy, Calder Trophy
Here's a breakdown of the 2019-20 NHL awards with full voting results and some Flyers flavor. By Jordan Hall
The Associated PressOilers' Draisaitl is first German to win Hart as NHL MVP
The Stanley Cup Final is in Edmonton, and Oilers star Leon Draisaitl made history Monday night. Draisaitl became the first German player to win the Hart Trophy as MVP after leading the league in scoring with 110 points in 71 games. Draisaitl joins former NBA star Dirk Nowitzki as the only German players to earn MVP honors in one of the four major North American professional sports leagues.
NBC Sports BostonBruins' David Pastrnak named to NHL First All-Star Team
David Pastrnak made the NHL First All-Star Team, while both Brad Marchand and Tuukka Rask were named to the Second Team.
USA TODAY SportsEdmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl sweeps MVP awards
Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl, the lone NHL player to score 100 points, won both the Hart Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award as league MVP.
NBC SportsLightning-Stars stream: 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Final
Pre-game coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.
The Associated PressBob Nevin, won 2 Stanley Cups with Maple Leafs, dies at 82
Bob Nevin, a fan favorite who won two Stanley Cups with the Toronto Maple Leafs before a successful run as captain of the New York Rangers, has died. The NHL said he died early Monday but did not give a cause. Nevin played 1,128 NHL games with Toronto, New York, Minnesota and Los Angeles, totaling 726 points (307 goals, 419 assists) while compiling just 211 penalty minutes.
NBC SportsLightning vs. Stars: Three keys to Game 2 of Stanley Cup Final
Stars goalie Anton Khudobin is the biggest key to their success, but he is not the only important player for them in Game 2 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
NBC SportsNHL announces eighth straight week with zero positive COVID-19 tests
The NHL announced another week of zero positive COVID-19 test results.
Detroit Free PressDetroit Red Wings loan their seventh prospect to an overseas league. Here's why
Jared McIsaac is seventh player the Detroit Red Wings have loaned to a European club.
NBC SportsNHL Power Rankings: Heiskanen, Khudobin at top of Conn Smythe race
The Stars teammates lead the Conn Smythe Trophy race after Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.
NBC Sports PhiladelphiaKeith Jones loves the Flyers' outlook, sees a 'star' in Philippe Myers
Keith Jones saw a Stanley Cup contender in the Flyers this season. He also sees a "star" in Philippe Myers an exciting outlook for next season. By Jordan Hall
NBC SportsNo more swallowing the whistle: Penalties affecting playoffs
Gone are the days that you have to mug somebody to get a penalty late in regulation or in overtime of a playoff game because referees swallow their whistles not to have too big an influence.
NBC Sports2020 NHL Awards show: How to watch on TV, live stream online
You can the NHL Awards show at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN and the NBC Sports app.
The Associated PressSlow-starting Lightning seek early spark vs Stars in Game 2
Blake Coleman and the Tampa Bay Lightning are going to have to focus on having faster starts to games if they're going to count on enjoying better finishes against the Dallas Stars in the Stanley Cup Final. A Lightning team that led the NHL in scoring for a third straight season is suddenly having difficulty generating an early spark. ''You don't want to put yourself behind the 8-ball that frequently,'' Coleman said Sunday, a day after the Lightning sleep-walked through two periods of a series-opening 4-1 loss.
Headlines
- Stanley Cup Final: Lightning use three first-period goals to top Stars, even series 1-1
- Oilers star Leon Draisaitl named MVP as NHL announces its major awards
- Well-rested Stars run over Lightning in Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final
- Sabres acquire Eric Staal from Wild for Marcus Johansson
- Wild sign defenseman Jonas Brodin to 7-year, $42 million contract extension
| Eastern | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 44 | 14 | 12 | 100 | |
| 69 | 41 | 20 | 8 | 90 | |
| 70 | 43 | 21 | 6 | 92 | |
| 69 | 41 | 21 | 7 | 89 | |
| 69 | 40 | 23 | 6 | 86 | |
| 70 | 36 | 25 | 9 | 81 | |
| 68 | 38 | 25 | 5 | 81 | |
| 70 | 33 | 22 | 15 | 81 | |
| 68 | 35 | 23 | 10 | 80 | |
| 70 | 37 | 28 | 5 | 79 | |
| 69 | 35 | 26 | 8 | 78 | |
| 71 | 31 | 31 | 9 | 71 | |
| 69 | 30 | 31 | 8 | 68 | |
| 69 | 28 | 29 | 12 | 68 | |
| 71 | 25 | 34 | 12 | 62 | |
| 71 | 17 | 49 | 5 | 39 |
| Western | GP | W | L | OTL | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 42 | 19 | 10 | 94 | |
| 71 | 39 | 24 | 8 | 86 | |
| 70 | 42 | 20 | 8 | 92 | |
| 71 | 37 | 25 | 9 | 83 | |
| 69 | 37 | 24 | 8 | 82 | |
| 70 | 36 | 27 | 7 | 79 | |
| 71 | 37 | 28 | 6 | 80 | |
| 69 | 35 | 26 | 8 | 78 | |
| 69 | 36 | 27 | 6 | 78 | |
| 69 | 35 | 27 | 7 | 77 | |
| 70 | 33 | 29 | 8 | 74 | |
| 70 | 32 | 30 | 8 | 72 | |
| 71 | 29 | 33 | 9 | 67 | |
| 70 | 29 | 35 | 6 | 64 | |
| 70 | 29 | 36 | 5 | 63 |
- x
- - Clinched Playoff Spot
- y
- - Clinched Division
- z
- - Clinched Conference