Playoffs 2000

After falling to the Avs for the second straight year, there will be a number of changes in Detroit, writes ESPN.com's George Johnson.
Stars need repeat for respect
The Dallas Stars are the defending Cup champs, but few take notice. ESPN's Al Morganti says that motivates the Stars to repeat as champs.
Two best teams set to battle out West
ESPN's Barry Melrose gives his take on the best storylines out West, and he says the two best teams made it to the West finals.

Chat wrap: Barry Melrose
ESPN's NHL analyst broke down the Conference Finals' matchups for the Stanley Cup.
Chat wrap: ABC's John Davidson
The NHL commentator gives his take on the remaining teams shooting for the Stanley Cup.
Chat wrap: Bill Clement
The NHL playoffs are heating up and ESPN's hockey analyst broke it all down in chat.



Lindros had just returned from a 10-week layoff.

Devils move on;
Flyers limp home
As the Devils prepare for the Stanley Cup finals, the Flyers go home to worry -- again -- about Eric Lindros' health. Patrik Elias scored with 2:32 left in Friday's Game 7, giving New Jersey a 2-1 win and a 4-3 series victory. Lindros left after taking an elbow to the head.

Elias: From holdout to hero in one season

Chat wraps: Bill Clemment | Barry Melrose

THE SERIES
Message Board
Series Breakdown
Turning Point
Crosshairs: Martin Brodeur
Crosshairs: Brian Boucher
Video Highlights

THE GAMES

Sun., May 14
Devils 4, Flyers 1
Recap | Boxscore

Tues., May 16
Flyers 4, Devils 3
Recap | Boxscore

Thurs., May 18
Flyers 4, Devils 2
Recap | Boxscore

Sat., May 20
Flyers 3, Devils 1
Recap | Boxscore

Mon., May 22
Devils 4, Flyers 1
Recap | Boxscore

Wed., May 24
Devils 2, Flyers 1
Recap | Boxscore

Fri., May 26
Devils 2, Flyers 1
Recap | Boxscore

MORE COVERAGE

Tracking Lindros' Game 6 performance Eric Lindros returned to the lineup in Game 6. ESPN.com breaks down his performance period-by-period.		Nemchinov out, Madden plays for Devils in Game 6 The Devils lost one player and gained one in Game 6.
NHL East: Lindros' big decision ESPN.com's Rob Parent says, for any of several reasons, Eric Lindros decided to come back. The Devils won't go easy on him.		Flyers got sloppy in Game 5 loss The Flyers had everything going their way, but some sloppy play in Game 5 has allowed the Devils back in the series.
In the Corners: Fans want OT games This postseason, there have been about a third less overtime games, and it's time that we get some sudden-death hockey.		Philly's Langkow returns from concussion in Game 5 Daymond Langkow came back to the Flyers' lineup in Game 5 after sitting out two games with a concussion.
NHL East: Primeau vs. Holik a big battle ESPN.com's Rob Parent says Keith Primeau and Bobby Holik are two big men making a major impact on the East finals.		Morganti: Devils GM talks straight ESPN's Al Morganti says Devils GM Lou Lamoriello speaks his mind and likes the team he has assembled.