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Last updated: May 24, 2026, 5:55 AM ET

Memorial Cup Action

The WHL-champion Everett Silvertips continued their championship run with a 5-3 victory over the Chicoutimi Sagueneens in their Memorial Cup opener on Saturday in Kelowna, British Columbia. Right wing Jesse Heslop contributed a goal as the defending Western Hockey League champions demonstrated their depth and skill against international competition.

International Hockey Standings

Canada maintained their perfect record at the ice hockey world championship with a 3-1 victory over Slovenia, improving to an unblemished 5-0 in the tournament. Meanwhile, Latvia pulled off a stunning upset against the United States, defeating the defending champions 4-2 with Sandis Vilmanis scoring two empty-net goals to secure the victory that marked America's third loss in the tournament.

Eastern Conference Finals

The Eastern Conference finals stood tied at 1-1 heading to Montreal after the Canadiens dominated Game 1 against the Hurricanes. Star defenseman Jaccob Slavin shouldered responsibility for Carolina's defensive breakdowns, acknowledging his role in Montreal's victory. Montreal's "bouncing forward" approach has proven effective as they move within seven wins of the Stanley Cup, with updated odds favoring the Canadiens in Game 2 of their 2026 playoff matchup.

Western Conference Finals

Avalanche coach Jared Bednar lamented missed opportunities after his team's 3-1 loss to the Golden Knights in Game, despite holding a 1-0 lead earlier in the contest. As the Western Conference finals shift, experts are analyzing matchup advantages between the Avs and Knights, with both teams looking to seize control of the series.

Hockey Memorabilia History

A piece of hockey history shattered records when an autographed 1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky rookie card sold for $540,000 including buyer's premium in Fanatics Collect's May Premier Auction, marking the highest price ever paid for an autographed hockey card.

Betting Promotions

As NHL playoff intensify betting promotions are ramping up for fans looking to wager on the action. Bettors can utilize the Bet MGM bonus code CBSSPORTS to receive $1,500 in bonus bets if their first bet loses on Saturday's games, while Draft Kings offers an alternative promotion with $100 in bonus bets instantly after a first $5 wager for NBA and NHL betting.