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Last updated: May 23, 2026, 8:44 AM ET

Playoff Fallout

The Avalanche lamented missed chances after failing to capitalize on a 1-0 lead in their 3-1 Game 2 loss to Vegas, while the Canadiens mastered the art of depth scoring to take a 1-0 series lead over the Hurricanes. That defensive meltdown prompted Carolina’s Jaccob Slavin to take sole responsibility for the uncharacteristic Game 1 collapse.

Coaching Carousel

Seattle fired head coach Steve O'Rourke after his PWHL Torrent finished last in its inaugural season, even as analysts split on series outcomes for the men’s conference finals. The moves underscore the high-stakes pressure across hockey’s tiers, from expansion franchises to Stanley Cup contenders.