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Last updated: May 25, 2026, 8:56 AM ET

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Eastern Conference

The Eastern Conference finals tied at 1-1 heading to Montreal as the series shifts to a best-of-five format with Game 3 serving as a pivot point. Both teams have shown resilience through the first two games, creating momentum swings that have kept the series tightly contested. The Canadiens' ability to defend their home ice will be crucial as they look to gain a series advantage, while the Hurricanes aim to continue their road dominance that carried them through the first two rounds.

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Western Conference

After losing 3-1 to the Golden Knights in Game, Avalanche coach Jared Bednar lamented his team's missed opportunities that could have extended their 1-0 lead. The Western Conference finals now shift to Las Vegas with the series deadlocked at 1-1. Meanwhile, expert picks favor the Golden Knights to capitalize on their home ice advantage and take a 2-1 series lead, citing their superior special teams play that has been the difference through the first two contests.

Memorial Cup Tournament

Chicoutimi edged Kelowna 3-2 in overtime when Liam Lefebvre scored his second goal of the game at 5:28 of the extra frame. This victory keeps the Sagueneens alive in the tournament after they had previously fallen to the WHL-champion Everett Silvertips, who defeated Chicoutimi 5-3 in their Memorial Cup opener. The double-elimination format means every game carries significant weight as teams jockey for position in the round-robin portion of the championship.

International Hockey

Team Canada cruised to victory with a 5-1 win over Slovakia, bolstered by a four-goal spark in the final period. Captain Macklin Celebrini scored while Sidney Crosby added his seventh assist of the tournament, extending Canada's perfect record at the ice hockey world championship to 5-0. However, the defending champion suffered a setback when Latvia stunned the U.S. 4-2, with Sandis Vilmanis scoring two empty-net goals to help the Latvian team secure their third consecutive victory at the tournament.

Hockey Memorabilia

A record-setting auction saw an autographed 1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky rookie card sell for $540,000 including buyer's premium, marking the highest price ever paid for an autographed hockey card. The sale highlights the enduring market for vintage hockey memorabilia, particularly items featuring the Great One, whose rookie cards have continued to appreciate as new generations of collectors enter the market.