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Last updated: May 25, 2026, 2:54 AM ET

Memorial Cup Action

The Memorial Cup saw dramatic action as Chicoutimi Sagueneens edged past Kelowna Rockets 3-2 in overtime, with Liam Lefebvre's second goal of the game at 5:28 of overtime securing the victory. However, the WHL-champion Everett Silvertips prevailed earlier with a 5-3 win over the same Chicoutimi squad in the tournament opener.

Stanley Cup Conference Finals

The Western Conference finals took an unexpected turn as the Colorado Avalanche suffered a 3-1 loss to Vegas Golden Knights, falling into a 0-2 series deficit after lamenting missed opportunities to extend their 1-0 lead. Meanwhile, experts favor different outcomes for the upcoming games, with the Eastern Conference finals standing at 1-1 heading to Montreal after the Hurricanes and Canadiens split the first two games.

World Championship Highlights

Team Canada continued their dominant run at the ice hockey world championship, defeating Slovakia 5-1 with captain Macklin Celebrini scoring and Sidney Crosby adding his seventh assist of the tournament. The win follows Canada's perfect 5-0 start after a 3-1 victory over Slovenia, contrasting sharply with the United States team's struggles after losing to Latvia 4-2 in a stunning upset.

Hockey Memorabilia Record

A piece of hockey history made news as an autographed 1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky rookie card sold for a record $540,000 including buyer's premium in Fanatics Collect's May Premier Auction, marking the highest price ever paid for an autographed hockey card. Hockey fans can also capitalize on current betting action with Draft Kings offering $100 in bonus bets after a $5 wager on NHL games.