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reviewjournal.comVegas Golden Knights player says teammate faced unfair treatment in Toronto
Jack Eichel stated that Mitch Marner received unfair criticism during nine seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs. Marner has recorded 21 points in 16 playoff games for the Golden Knights.
winnipegfreepress.comFinland Edges Switzerland 1-0 in OT to Capture 2026 Ice Hockey World Championship
Konsta Helenius scored 10:42 into overtime for Finland's fifth world title. The final took place May 31 in Zurich.
espn.comBlackhawks Trade Jack Pridham's Rights to Lightning for 2027 Third-Round Pick
Tampa Bay received the 20-year-old forward's rights in exchange for a 2027 third-round draft pick. Pridham had committed to play NCAA hockey next season.
sportsnet.caDennis Hull, Blackhawks Forward and 1972 Summit Series Player, Dies at 81
Dennis Hull died Friday night at age 81. He played 13 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks and appeared in five NHL All-Star Games.
winnipegfreepress.comGolden Knights Deny Permission for Cassidy to Interview with Oilers and Kings
Former Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy said he is upset that management declined interview requests from the Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings. His contract runs through next season.
bbc.co.ukHurricanes Defeat Canadiens 6-1 to Reach Stanley Cup Final
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 in Game 5 on Friday night to win the Eastern Conference championship. The victory marks the team's first Stanley Cup Final appearance in 20 years.
sportsnet.caHurricanes and Golden Knights Meet in 2026 Stanley Cup Final
The Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights open the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday. Both teams advanced after winning their conference finals.
reviewjournal.comFormer NHL player Claude Lemieux dies at 60
Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup winner, died Thursday at age 60. Authorities said the death was a suicide.
sportsnet.caHurricanes Beat Canadiens 6-1, Advance to Stanley Cup Final
Frederik Andersen started in net for Carolina one day after his longtime agent Claude Lemieux died by suicide. The Hurricanes defeated Montreal 6-1 to win the Eastern Conference title.
news.google.comESPN Lists 12 Young NHL Players Who Might Benefit From Trades
ESPN hockey writer Rachel Kryshak identified a dozen young players whose development may have been slowed by limited ice time or organizational choices. The article highlights cases such as Matvei Michkov of the Philadelphia Flyers and contrasts them with players who have thrived…
espn.comNHL lists top unrestricted and restricted free agents ahead of summer
ESPN published rankings of players entering free agency this summer. The list includes unrestricted free agents and restricted free agents who could receive offer sheets.
Nbc SportsGolden Knights Sweep Avalanche to Reach Stanley Cup Final
The Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Tuesday to complete a four-game sweep of the Western Conference finals. The win sends Vegas to the Stanley Cup Final for the third time in nine seasons.
sportsnet.caHurricanes Lead Canadiens 3-1 After 4-0 Shutout
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 on Wednesday to take a 3-1 series lead. The Vegas Golden Knights completed a four-game sweep of the Colorado Avalanche the previous day.
sportsnet.caHurricanes Shut Out Canadiens 4-0 in Game 4 of Eastern Conference Finals
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Montreal Canadiens 4-0 on Wednesday night, taking a 3-1 series lead. The win puts Carolina one victory from reaching the Stanley Cup Final.
news.google.comESPN Lists 12 Young NHL Players Who Might Benefit From Trades
ESPN writer Rachel Kryshak identified a dozen young NHL players whose development could improve with a change of team. The article cites examples such as Matvei Michkov and references past trades involving Trevor Zegras and Kirby Dach.
sportsnet.caNHL Goalie Performance Improves in 2026 Playoffs
Goaltenders raised their collective save percentage from .896 in the regular season to .904 in the postseason. The change reversed a trend from the prior year and aligned playoff numbers with 2023 and 2024 levels.
nationalobserver.comQuebec Politicians Seek NHL Approval for Canadiens Watch Party in Outaouais
Provincial politicians unanimously passed a motion asking the National Hockey League to permit public screenings of Montreal Canadiens playoff games in the Outaouais region. The request follows the cancellation of a planned event at Gatineau's Slush Puppie Centre.
New York PostNew York Rangers Plan Roster Changes After Missing Playoffs
The team enters the NHL offseason focused on youth and speed following two consecutive seasons without postseason play. Management has identified multiple lineup gaps to address through free agency, trades, or internal options.
yardbarker.comFour NHL teams remain in Stanley Cup chase as Conn Smythe voting begins
Four teams are still alive in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs. Writers polled by ESPN placed Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen at the top of early Conn Smythe Trophy ballots.
winnipegfreepress.comNHL Playoff Goalie Performance Shows Reversal From Regular Season
Goaltenders raised their save percentage from .896 in the regular season to .904 in the playoffs. The shift reversed a pattern seen in the prior postseason and aligned leaguewide numbers with 2023 and 2024.
reviewjournal.comGolden Knights Score Five Straight Goals to Defeat Avalanche 5-3
The Vegas Golden Knights overcame a three-goal deficit to beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-3 in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Sunday night. Tomas Hertl scored the go-ahead goal at 8:21 of the third period.
nypost.comMaple Leafs Say Forward Max Domi Out Indefinitely After Surgery Complications
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that forward Max Domi will miss an indefinite period after complications from offseason surgery. Domi recorded 12 goals and 36 points in 80 games during the 2025-26 season.
680news.comToronto Maple Leafs Part Ways with Assistant General Managers Brandon Pridham and Derek Clancey
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Sunday that they have mutually agreed to part ways with assistant general manager Brandon Pridham and assistant general manager, player personnel Derek Clancey. The moves follow the firing of head coach Craig Berube on Wednesday.
espn.comBruins Defenseman Suspended Six Games for Slashing Incident
Boston Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy received a six-game suspension for the start of next season following a slashing incident in the playoffs. The NHL Department of Player Safety announced the decision after an in-person hearing. The suspension stems from an event during a fi…
news.google.comSidney Crosby Joins Canada Roster for Men's World Hockey Championships
Hockey Canada announced on May 12, 2026 that Sidney Crosby will represent Canada at the men's world hockey championships in Switzerland. The Pittsburgh Penguins captain's participation marks his fourth appearance in the tournament. Canada opens play against Sweden on Friday.
Fox NewsAvalanche Defenseman Receives Double-Minor for Butt-Ending Wild Forward
An incident in the first period of Game 4 between the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild resulted in a four-minute penalty for butt-ending. The Avalanche won the game 5-2 to take a 3-1 series lead. Both players involved spoke to media afterward about the altercation.
nypost.comNew York Rangers Announce Retirement of Goaltending Coach Benoit Allaire
The New York Rangers said Benoit Allaire, who served as goaltending coach from 2004 to 2024 before transitioning to director of goaltending, has retired. General Manager Chris Drury praised Allaire's two decades of work developing stars including Henrik Lundqvist and Igor Shester…
montrealgazette.comSabres Defeat Canadiens in Second-Round Playoff Opener
Buffalo scored two power-play goals in succession during the first period and held on for a victory over Montreal in the opening game of their second-round playoff series. Bowen Byram and Ryan McLeod scored the goals that revived the Sabres' special-teams performance. The win giv…
winnipegfreepress.comMinnesota Wild Face 0-2 Series Deficit and Power-Play Slump Entering Game 3
The Minnesota Wild departed Denver trailing 0-2 in their second-round playoff series against Colorado. The team is also 0-for-5 on the power play through the first two games. Game 3 is scheduled for Thursday in Minnesota.
espn.comJonathan Toews, Gabriel Landeskog and Rasmus Dahlin Named Finalists for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
The NHL announced finalists for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, awarded for sportsmanship and perseverance. Jonathan Toews of the Winnipeg Jets, Gabriel Landeskog of the Colorado Avalanche and Rasmus Dahlin of the Buffalo Sabres were selected. Voting is conducted by the Profe…
montrealgazette.comCanadiens Edge Lightning 2-1 in Game 7, Advance to Second Round Despite Being Outshot 29-9
The Montreal Canadiens secured a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7 of the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs on Sunday. Alex Newhook scored the game-winning goal late in the third period, helping Montreal advance to face the Buffalo Sabres. The win mark…
nypost.comNew York Rangers Fire Hartford Wolf Pack Head Coach and Assistants
The New York Rangers announced the firing of Hartford Wolf Pack head coach Grant Potulny and assistants Jamie Tardif and Paul Mara. The Wolf Pack finished last in the Atlantic Division with 60 points this season and missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year. The organiz…
Fox NewsConnor McDavid Says Edmonton Oilers Are Average Team and Have Taken Step Back
Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid stated that the team is average with high expectations and agreed the organization has taken a step back. This follows the team's first-round playoff loss to the Anaheim Ducks. McDavid recently signed a two-year contract extension with the t…