NHL Hockey 8 Hours

Last updated: May 24, 2026, 8:46 PM ET

World Championships

Canada rolled past Slovakia 5-1 on Sunday behind captain Macklin Celebrini's goal and Sidney Crosby's tournament-leading seventh assist, with a four-goal third period sealing the victory. The win improved Canada to 5-0 after previously defeating Slovenia 3-1 on Friday, maintaining their unbeaten streak at the championship. Meanwhile, defending champion United States suffered a 4-2 upset loss to Latvia as Sandis Vilmanis scored two empty-net goals, marking the Americans' third defeat in the tournament and raising questions about their medal aspirations.

Stanley Cup Playoffs

Colorado faces a 0-2 series deficit against Vegas after a 3-1 loss in Game, with Avalanche coach Jared Bednar criticizing missed opportunities that prevented his team from extending an early 1-0 lead. The Golden Knights regained captain Mark Stone for Game 3 after a five-game absence, providing a significant boost as they look to take command of the Western Conference finals. In the East, Carolina evened the series at 1-1 with Montreal as the Hurricanes' storm surge continued, setting up a pivotal Game 3 in Montreal.

Memorial Cup & Collectibles

WHL champion Everett opened the Memorial Cup with a 5-3 victory over Chicoutimi, with right wing Jesse Heslop contributing a goal as the Silvertips continued their championship form in Kelowna, British Columbia. Off the ice, an autographed 1979 O-Pee-Chee Wayne Gretzky rookie card sold for a record $540,000 including buyer's premium at Fanatics Collect's May Premier Auction, establishing a new benchmark for autographed hockey memorabilia.