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Last updated: May 24, 2026, 8:46 PM ET

IIHF World Championship

Captain Macklin Celebrini scored for Canada alongside Sidney Crosby adding his seventh assist, as Team Canada defeated Slovakia 5-1 with a four-goal final period spark. The victory follows Canada's 3-1 win over Slovenia, extending their perfect record to 5-0 at the ice hockey world championship. Meanwhile, Latvia stunned the United States 4-2 as Sandis Vilmanis scored two empty-net goals, handing the defending champion their third tournament loss.

Western Conference Finals

The Golden Knights regained their captain with Mark Stone returning for Game 3 against the Avalanche after a five-game absence, helping Vegas build a 2-0 series lead. Colorado coach Jared Bednar lamented missed opportunities after his team's 3-1 Game 2 loss, acknowledging they had chances to extend their 1-0 lead before falling behind. The Avalanche now face elimination with a daunting 0-2 deficit as the series shifts to Las Vegas.

Eastern Conference Finals

The Eastern Conference finals stood at 1-1 heading to Montreal after the Hurricanes and Canadiens split the first two games. Carolina's Jaccob Slavin shouldered responsibility for his team's defensive disaster in Game, an uncharacteristic performance that contributed to the loss as both teams prepare for the critical third matchup. Experts continue to analyze the series, offering predictions for how the matchups will unfold as the race for the Stanley Cup heats up.

Memorial Cup & Hockey Memorabilia

The WHL-champion Everett Silvertips won their Memorial Cup opener 5-3 against the Chicoutimi Sagueneens, with right wing Jesse Heslop scoring a goal in Kelowna. In the world of hockey collectibles, an autographed 1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky rookie card sold for a record $540,000 including buyer's premium, setting a new benchmark for autographed hockey cards.

Betting & Promotions

With the NHL playoffs entering the penultimate round, DraftKings offered $100 in bonus bets instantly after just a $5 wager for Sunday's games including the Golden Knights-Avalanche matchup, providing additional incentive for fans to engage with the critical matchups as teams battle for conference supremacy and a chance to compete for Lord Stanley's Cup.