Welcome to The Athletic's live blog for the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. This blog is a collection of the first round's news, analysis, injuries, predictions and much more as it happened.

Eastern Conference Western Conference (Photo: Glenn James / NHLI via Getty Images) Penguins goalie Tristan Jarry again took shots during an individual on-ice workout prior to Penguins practice ...

Pacers vs. Knicks Prediction: Can Josh Hart Carry Knicks in Game 1 of Eastern Conference Finals? Josh Hart had great success in the regular season against the Pacers, averaging 22 points and 10 ...

One of the former Kansas men’s basketball players drafted in 2024 will have the chance to advance to the NBA Finals in his ...

For the second time in three seasons, the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes will fight for the right to represent the Eastern Conference in the Stanley Cup Final. Just like the last time ...

The NBA Playoffs continue with conference finals set to tip off. The NBA Finals will begin June 5. • NBA playoffs: Complete Coverage Eastern Conference (3) New York Knicks vs. (4) Indiana Pacers ...

Check out the odds for the NBA playoffs as of May 22. EASTERN CONFERENCE Pacers (4) vs. Knicks (3) Playff series: IND leads 1-0 Series winner: Knicks +135, Indiana -165 Game 2 odds: NY -5.5 ...

Following a stunning comeback in a 138-135 overtime victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday, the Indiana Pacers jumped past their Eastern Conference counterparts and have the second-best ...

Let's take a look at the odds as of May 19 at DraftKings Sportsbook. 2025 Eastern Conference Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, Knicks: +105 (bet $10 to win $20.50 total) Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers ...

The 2025 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs have reached the Conference Finals. The Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes will face off in the Eastern Conference Final, and the Edmonton Oilers will play ...

The second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs is here, and our NBA insiders have you covered for every game of the Eastern and Western Conference semifinals. The No. 4 seed Indiana Pacers kicked off ...

Last year, Indiana eliminated New York with a blowout win in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, adding yet another chapter to an intense rivalry. WATCH: NBA Playoff games LIVE on Sling ...