NHL Hockey 8 Hours

Last updated: May 24, 2026, 2:53 PM ET

Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Colorado Avalanche face elimination after dropping Game 2 to the Vegas Golden Knights, now trailing 0-2 in the Western Conference finals. Avalanche coach Jared Bednar lamented missed opportunities that could have extended Colorado's 1-0 lead before the eventual 3-1 loss. Meanwhile, in the Eastern Conference, the series between Carolina and Montreal is tied at 1-1 after the Hurricanes split their home games with the Canadiens. As the penultimate round continues, expert analysts weigh in on pivotal matchups, with most predictions favoring the Golden Knights to close out the Avalanche while the Hurricanes look to regain home-ice advantage.

International Competition

Canada maintains its perfect record at the ice hockey world championship, defeating Slovenia 3-1 to improve to 5-0. However, the tournament saw a major upset as Latvia stunned the United States 4-2, with Sandis Vilmanis scoring two empty-net goals to deliver the defending champion's third loss. These results add intrigue to the standings as the tournament approaches its later stages.

Junior Hockey & Memorabilia

In junior hockey action, the WHL-champion Everett Silvertips captured Game 1 of the Memorial Cup with a 5-3 victory over the Chicoutimi Sagueneens. Right wing Jesse Heslop contributed a goal in the opening game of the tournament in Kelowna, British Columbia. Meanwhile, the hockey memorabilia market saw record prices as an autographed 1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky rookie card sold for $540,000 including buyer's premium in Fanatics Collect's May Premier Auction, setting a new benchmark for autographed hockey cards.

Sports Betting

With NHL action continuing, sports betting promotions are available for Sunday's games, including a Draft Kings offer that provides $100 in bonus bets instantly after a first $5 wager on NBA, NHL and MLB matchups. The promotion specifically targets key matchups like the Spurs-Thunder and Golden Knights-Avalanche contests.