NHL Hockey 3h Briefing

Last updated: May 17, 2026, 2:57 AM ET

Playoff Takeaways

Marner’s revenge highlighted how Toronto’s depth scoring surged, with the winger delivering a pivotal goal and an assist in Game, underscoring the importance of secondary lines as teams enter the conference finals.

Western Preview

Analyzing Avalanche‑Knights noted Colorado’s 3.2 goals‑per‑game average and Vegas’ 41 percent power‑play success, metrics that will likely decide which franchise earns the West’s final berth.