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Last updated: May 23, 2026, 11:47 AM ET

World Championship Upset & Perfect Records

Latvia stunned the U.S. 4-2 in Zurich as Sandis Vilmanis sealed the upset with two late empty-net goals, while Canada improved to 5-0 at the worlds with a 3-1 victory over Slovenia, extending its dominant run.

Stanley Cup Playoff Shockers

The Montreal Canadiens authored a dominant Game 1 on the road, a performance that has the Hurricanes' Jaccob Slavin shouldering the blame for an "uncharacteristic defensive disaster" in a series-opening loss. Meanwhile, the Vegas Golden Knights rallied past the Avalanche 3-1 on a third-period flurry, with Jack Eichel and Ivan Barbashev scoring 67 seconds apart to seize a 2-0 series lead. Colorado lamented missed chances after failing to extend a 1-0 lead, a sentiment echoing the frustration of a team now facing elimination pressure.

Playoff Analysis & Awards Watch

With the penultimate round underway, experts are split on series outcomes for both Western and Eastern clashes. The Conn Smythe race remains wide open as four teams battle, with goaltending confidence and X-factors coming under scrutiny for the remaining contenders. The Canadiens' success is being attributed to a mastery of "bouncing forward"—contributions from throughout the lineup that have them seven wins from the Stanley Cup.

Front Office & Coaching Moves

The PWHL continued its front-office shakeup as Meghan Duggan was named GM of the Hamilton expansion team, while Troy Ryan departed Toronto to lead San Jose. In the NHL, Seattle fired head coach Steve O'Rourke after his Torrent finished last in the inaugural PWHL season.

Business of Hockey & Betting

A 1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky rookie card sold for a record $540,000 in a Fanatics auction, the highest price ever for an autographed hockey card. The playoffs have also driven betting interest, with sportsbooks promoting major bonuses for matchups like Avalanche-Golden Knights, while analytics models released their Game 2 predictions for the Western Conference finals.