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Last updated: May 24, 2026, 2:51 AM ET

World Championship Action

Latvia stunned the U.S. 4-2 as Sandis Vilmanis scored two empty-net goals, dealing the defending champion its third loss at the ice hockey world championship. In other tournament action, Canada maintained its perfect record by defeating Slovenia 3-1, improving to 5-0 and establishing themselves as the clear favorites as the group stage approaches its conclusion.

Conference Finals Update

The Eastern Conference finals tied 1-1 heading to Montreal after Jaccob Slavin shouldered responsibility for the Hurricanes' defensive collapse in Game, admitting he "handed Canadiens the game". In the Western Conference, the Avalanche lamented missed opportunities after losing 3-1 to the Golden Knights in Game, despite having multiple chances to extend their early 1-0 lead in the series.

Memorial Cup & Hockey Memorabilia

The WHL-champion Everett Silvertips opened Memorial Cup play with a 5-3 victory over Chicoutimi Sagueneens in Kelowna, British Columbia, powered by right wing Jesse Heslop's goal. In hockey memorabilia news, a 1979 Gretzky rookie card sold for a record $540,000 including buyer's premium in Fanatics Collect's May Premier Auction, becoming the most expensive autographed hockey card ever sold at auction.