The annual IIHF tournament gets underway Friday, December 26, and runs through the bronze and gold medal games on Monday, January 5. Ten teams from across North America and Europe will come together in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, for the event.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Colorado Avalanche vs. Los Angeles Kings NHL game from 30 December 2025 on ESPN (IN).

Expert recap and game analysis of the New York Islanders vs. Toronto NHL game from 4 January 2026 on ESPN (IN).

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers have series leads against teams that beat them two years ago in the second round. The Maple Leafs lead the defending champion Florida Panthers 2-1, and the Oilers hold a 2-1 lead on the Vegas Golden Knights.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Washington Capitals vs. Anaheim Ducks NHL game from 6 January 2026 on ESPN (UK).

All Times Eastern College Basketball Men’s New Mexico State at Florida International — ESPN+, noon Alfred State at Cornell — ESPN+, 2 p.m. Mount St. Mary’s at Merrimack — NESN/ESPN+, 3 p.m. Fairfield at Canisius — ESPN+,

Expert recap and game analysis of the Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Anaheim Ducks NHL game from 31 December 2025 on ESPN (UK).

Box score for the Seattle Kraken vs. Vancouver Canucks NHL game from January 2, 2026 on ESPN. Includes all goals, assists and penalty minutes stats.