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Last updated: May 20, 2026, 2:49 AM ET

Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Eastern Conference final matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers will determine who advances to compete for the Stanley Cup against the winner of the Western showdown featuring the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights. Colorado's Cale Makar sat out practice on Tuesday as the Avalanche prepared for Game 1 against the Golden Knights, raising questions about the Norris Trophy winner's availability for the pivotal series. The Final Four matchups represent a classic showdown between recent champions, with Colorado seeking redemption after falling short in last year's conference finals while Vegas aims to become the first repeat champion since 2018.

Coaching Changes

New Jersey Devils head coach Sheldon Keefe will return for 2024-25 following general manager Sunny Mehta's comprehensive organizational assessment, providing stability after a disappointing first-round playoff exit. Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks dismissed Adam Foote after just one season behind the bench, ending the tenure of the franchise's first-year coach who posted a 25-49-8 record during a rebuilding campaign.

League Expansion & Sanctions

The Professional Women's Hockey League completed its expansion by adding San Jose as the league's 12th franchise, marking the PWHL's first entry into California and continuing the league's rapid growth trajectory. The Vegas Golden Knights lost their appeal of NHL sanctions stemming from media access violations, meaning coach Bruce Cassidy's fine and the forfeiture of a second-round draft pick will stand as originally imposed.

International Competition & Draft Prospects

At the IIHF World Championship in Switzerland, Austria and Norway secured victories on Tuesday while Hungary shut out Great Britain 5-0 in the host nation's opening game, marking the newcomers' first win at the top division tournament. In draft news, Gavin McKenna continues his meteoric rise from Whitehorse, Yukon, through the junior ranks to Penn State, positioning himself as the projected first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.