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Last updated: June 7, 2026, 2:45 AM ET

Stanley Cup Final Drama

The Stanley Cup Final continued to deliver thrilling moments as Vegas star Mitch Marner made history with the fastest hat trick in Stanley Cup Final history, while the Golden Knights face uncertainty regarding defenseman Brayden McNabb's availability for Game 3 against Carolina after he left Game 2 with a puck to the face. The series is now tied 1-1 as the action shifts to Las Vegas for Games 3 and, with veteran coach John Tortorella pressing all the right buttons in his postseason turnaround of the Golden Knights. The 25-year-old Pavel Dorofeyev entered the Cup finals tied for the goal-scoring lead this postseason, adding to the offensive fireworks that characterized Game, which featured four straight goals by each team before a double overtime winner that left players and fans alike questioning what they had just witnessed.

Awards and Recognition

In individual honors, Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy claimed his second Vezina Trophy as the NHL's top goaltender, while Montreal Canadiens captain Nick Suzuki was the runaway winner for the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the NHL's best two-way forward. Suzuki's teammate Cole Caufield won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy for sportsmanship and gentlemanly play, giving the Canadiens multiple award winners in this year's postseason.

League Personnel News

The hockey world mourned the loss of two influential figures with the passing of Buffalo Sabres legend and former GM Gerry Meehan at age 79, and Hall of Fame executive "Trader Cliff" Fletcher, who had led the Flames to a Stanley Cup championship in 1989. In other personnel moves, Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka expressed confidence that team captain Auston Matthews is committed to Toronto despite recent trade chatter, while the Professional Women's Hockey League announced that Detroit general manager Manon Rhéaume signed forward Daryl Watts to the league's first four-year contract, marking a significant expansion move for the upstart league.

Betting and Odds

As the Stanley Cup Final continues, sportsbooks have released odds for Game 3 with the Carolina Hurricanes facing the Vegas Golden Knights, with one model revealing its picks for the matchup based on a proven algorithm. Bettors looking to wager on the game can access $1,500 in bonus bets if their first bet loses through a current promotional offer.