NHL Hockey 3 Days

Last updated: June 6, 2026, 8:48 PM ET

Stanley Cup Final Shifts to Vegas The series moved to the T‑mobile Arena for Games 3 and 4 after the teams split the opening two contests, leaving the matchup tied 1‑1 Stanley Cup playoffs daily. Vegas entered Game 3 without defenseman Brayden McNabb, who was hospitalized after an 87‑mph puck struck his visor in the closing minutes of Game 2 McNabb to hospital. The Golden Knights publicly disputed the league’s decision to overturn a late‑period goal that had given Carolina a temporary lead, maintaining confidence that the challenge reversal would not affect their chances undisputed goal.

Hurricanes Rally in Game 2 Carolina erased a two‑goal deficit in regulation before forcing overtime, where Seth Jarvis netted the power‑play winner to complete a 4‑3 comeback and even the series Jarvis’ OT goal. The victory highlighted the Hurricanes’ depth, though coach Rod Brind’Amour later admitted the team still needs additional scoring from the top line after a subdued effort in Game 1 top‑line scoring need.

Individual Accolades Highlight Season Tampa Bay’s Andrei Vasilevskiy captured his second Vezina Trophy, reaffirming his status as the league’s premier goaltender after posting a 2.14 goals‑against average and .925 save percentage this campaign Vasilevskiy wins Vezina. Across the league, Montreal’s Nick Suzuki secured the Frank J. Selke Trophy as the top two‑way forward, while teammate Cole Caufield earned the Lady Byng Memorial for sportsmanship, reflecting the Canadiens’ balanced roster Suzuki wins Selke.

Coaching Milestones Jon Cooper finally received the Jack Adams Award after 14 seasons at the helm of the Lightning, a recognition that arrives alongside the team’s recent playoff run and two Stanley Cups in the past decade Cooper wins Jack Adams. Meanwhile, veteran John Tortorella’s impact on the Golden Knights was evident as his late‑season hiring helped the club navigate the pressure of the finals, with the coach “pressing all the right buttons” during the postseason stretch Tortorella’s turnaround.

Legacy Losses in the Hockey Community The hockey world mourned former Buffalo Sabres player‑turned‑GM Gerry Meehan, who passed away at 79 after a career that helped shape the franchise’s early identity Meehan dies. NHL legend Cliff Fletcher, known as “Trader Cliff” for his aggressive roster moves that built the 1989 Flames championship and revitalized Toronto, also died, prompting tributes to his lasting influence on league operations Fletcher dies.

Honoring Service and Leadership Marcus Foligno was awarded the King Clancy Memorial Trophy for his leadership and community service, joining his brother Nick as the first set of siblings to receive the honor in the same season, underscoring the Foligno family’s off‑ice contributions Foligno wins Clancy.