Stanley Cup – Page 2

The Miami Heat Might Blow a 3-0 Series Lead

No N.B.A. team has lost a best-of-seven playoff series after winning the first three games, but the Heat are one loss from being the first.

By Victor Mather

Eric Haula Fitzgerald, Thomas J (1968- ) Hischier, Nico (1999- ) Hockey, Ice Hughes, Jack (2001- ) National Hockey League New Jersey Devils New York Rangers Palat, Ondrej Playoff Games Ruff, Lindy Stanley Cup

With Speed, the Devils Get to Second Round of NHL Playoffs

The Devils, who had gone a decade without winning a playoff series until Monday, beat the Rangers with speed and a sensational rookie goalie. Now they’re about to face a hurricane.

By David Waldstein

Bergeron, Patrice Boston Bruins Brady, Tom Canada Chara, Zdeno Florida Panthers Hockey, Ice Marchand, Brad National Hockey League New England Patriots Orr, Bobby Playoff Games Stanley Cup

Will Patrice Bergeron Retire After the Boston Bruins’ Upset By The Florida Panthers?

The Bruins captain is left to ponder his future as his team, which won an N.H.L. record 65 games in the regular season, grapples with its shocking first-round playoff exit.

By David Waldstein

Hockey Hall of Fame Hockey, Ice Keefe, Sheldon Marner, Mitch (1997- ) Matthews, Auston (1997- ) Playoff Games Salming, Borje Sittler, Darryl Stanley Cup Tampa Bay Lightning Tavares, John (1990- ) Toronto (Ontario) Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto Maple Leafs Win First N.H.L. Playoff Series in 19 Years

A city starved for a winning N.H.L. team celebrates early success like a champion, as the Leafs prepare to meet Boston or Florida in the second round.

By Shawna Richer