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Last updated: May 16, 2026, 11:48 PM ET

Coaching Carousel

The Edmonton Oilers fired head coach Kris Knoblauch on Friday, stunning the hockey world after he guided the team to consecutive Stanley Cup Final appearances in 2024 and 2025. Knoblauch had just signed a contract extension that had not yet taken effect, making his dismissal even more unexpected. Meanwhile, star defenseman Quinn Hughes expressed openness to a long-term deal with the Minnesota Wild, saying he is "definitely open" to signing an extension when he becomes eligible on July 1.

Injury Report

The Minnesota Wild played without two key veterans in their second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche, as defenseman Jonas Brodin and center Joel Eriksson Ek both sat out due to broken bones in their feet. Their absence creates a significant void in the Wild's lineup as they attempt to advance past the Avalanche for the first time since 2014.

Disciplinary Action

The NHL stripped the Vegas Golden Knights of their second-round draft pick and fined coach John Tortorella $100,000 for the team's decision to avoid speaking to the media after their series-clinching victory. The league deemed the media freeze-out a violation of league policies regarding player and coach availability. Vegas now faces Colorado in the Western Conference Final with the winner representing the West in the Stanley Cup Final.

World Championships

At the IIHF World Championship in Finland, Macklin Celebrini scored twice and added an assist to lead Canada to a 6-0 victory over Italy, improving the defending champions to 2-0 in the tournament. The 18-year-old San Jose Sharks prospect continues to showcase the offensive talent that made him the fourth overall pick in 2024. Meanwhile, projected top prospect Gavin McKenna is expected to go first overall in next year's draft, with his path taking him from Whitehorse, Yukon, to Medicine Hat of the WHL and now to Penn State for one year of college hockey before turning pro.

Playoff Series Update

The Montreal Canadiens can close out their series against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night, which would set up a matchup with the Carolina Hurricanes waiting for the winner. The Canadiens hold a 3-2 series lead in the best-of-seven contest.