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Top Storylines to Watch for in Stanley Cup Final

This year’s final is filled with several intriguing storylines, including an intense goalie battle, a couple of breakout players and a familiar foe for David Backes.

by The SI Staff

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The Elusive Triple Has Been Completed Just Twice Before—Will Boston Be the Third?

Only 1927–28 New York and 1935–36 Detroit brought home three championships in one year. Will Boston be the third to complete the "Triple"?

by Richard Rothschild

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Stanley Cup Final Breakdown: How Do the Blues Stack Up Against the Favored Bruins?

Boston’s depth, St. Louis’s punishing forecheck and everything else you need to know before the 2019 Stanley Cup Final.

by Dan Falkenheim

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The Blues Have Finally Returned to the Stanley Cup Final—But This Time Feels Different

After 52 years and no Stanley Cup, St. Louis and its fans have suffered through plenty of heartbreak. But this time around, the Blues are on the verge of redefining their history.

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Joe Thornton Came Up Short in Stanley Cup Pursuit and Now His Hockey Future Is Uncertain

Joe Thornton came so close to reaching the Stanley Cup Final against his old team, but the Sharks fell to the Blues in Game 6. Almost 40, will Thornton keep pursuing Lord Stanley's cup?

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Triumph or Torture: The Drama of a Stanley Cup Playoffs Game 7 Is Unmatched

The Sharks’ four goals in four minutes. The Easter Epic. Too Many Men. The hockey gods have authored plenty of dramatic Game 7s, where a legacy can be defined for better or worse.

Carolina Hurricanes: NHL playoff run pushes Jerks forward

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Hurricanes Have to Keep Pushing to Build Off Their Bunch of Jerks' Magical Playoff Run

A magical run turned a 'Bunch of Jerks' into national darlings. The Hurricanes' new challenge is to make their return to relevance stick.

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'It's Going to Be Incredible in Five Years'

Team USA star Hilary Knight reflects on her recent gold medal, the future of women's hockey and what comes next.

by Alex Prewitt

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Winter Is Going: How Climate Change Is Imperiling Outdoor Sporting Heritage

Across Canada and the northern U.S., warmer winters are quietly threatening a sporting heritage.

by Stanley Kay

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From Tragedy to Triumph: Inside Ryan Pulock's Journey to Hockey's Biggest Stage

Ryan Pulock lost his younger brother in a tragic car accident, but the Islanders defenseman knows he'll always be with him for the big moments—including these NHL playoffs

by Alex Prewitt