NHL Hockey 3h Briefing
×Last updated: May 13, 2026, 2:30 AM ET
NHL Playoff Action & Discipline
The Vegas Golden Knights espn.com moved within one win of the Western Conference Finals after Pavel Dorofeyev scored espn.com the decisive goal 4:10 into overtime, sealing a tight 3-2 victory against the Ducks in Game. The tension in that contest escalated early when Vegas defenseman Brayden McNabb was tossed from the game espn.com for a heavy check that forced Ducks center Ryan Poehling off the ice midway through the first period. Separately, league discipline resulted in Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson receiving a $5,000 fine espn.com for a stick infraction against Wild center Michael McCarron, the maximum allowable penalty under the CBA.
Meanwhile, the Buffalo Sabres forced a decisive Game 6 after Zach Benson tallied espn.com on a third-period power play on his 21st birthday, leading the Sabres to a 3-2 win over Montreal, evening their series at 2-2. That victory followed Game, where a Tage Thompson goal bounced espn.com off the boards in a "fluke" bank shot that proved pivotal in the contest that tied the best-of-seven series.
Offseason Moves & International Play
In organizational news, the Columbus Blue Jackets finalized espn.com a significant long-term commitment by re-signing center Charlie Coyle to a six-year contract extension valued at $36 million. to the international stage, Penguins captain Sidney Crosby is slated to represent Team Canada espn.com at the upcoming men's world hockey championships, marking his fourth appearance in the annual tournament. On the prospect front, Gavin McKenna's journey from Whitehorse, Yukon, to securing a spot at Penn State positions him as an expected No. 1 overall draft selection in the near future.
Legal & Player Form Updates
In legal proceedings unrelated to current league play, the defense attorneys for the driver accused in the deaths of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau had their motion denied espn.com as the judge upheld the charges despite arguments concerning discrepancies in reported blood alcohol levels. Elsewhere, former Hart Trophy winner Taylor Hall continues to demonstrate his MVP form espn.com in the postseason, serving as a critical offensive catalyst for the Carolina Hurricanes, who remain undefeated thus far in the playoffs.