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Last updated: June 11, 2026, 11:44 PM ET

Stanley Cup Playoffs Clinched series as Jordan Staal netted his second goal while lying on his stomach, giving Carolina a 5‑3 win over Vegas and tying the Final at 2‑2. The decisive strike capped a comeback that saw the Hurricanes erase a two‑goal deficit in the third period, shifting momentum toward the decisive games.

League Honors Earned awards when Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog received both the Mark Messier Leadership Award and the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, recognizing his on‑ice leadership and perseverance after a season marked by a 45‑point total and a 15‑game point streak.

Coaching Moves Added coach as the Los Angeles Kings announced Peter Laviolette’s hiring, a move aimed at reviving a stagnant offense that had produced just 2.1 goals per game over the past 10 contests.

MVP Announcement Captured MVP with Nikita Kucherov winning his second Hart Trophy, finishing 10 points ahead of Connor McDavid in the tightest voting margin since 2001‑02, underscoring his 132‑point season that propelled the Lightning to the top of the Eastern Conference.