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Last updated: May 25, 2026, 2:55 PM ET

International Hockey

The United States defeated Hungary 7-3 at the ice hockey world championship on Monday, keeping their quarterfinal hopes alive as the defending champions fought to advance in a crucial group stage match. Meanwhile, Team Canada cruised to a 5-1 victory over Slovakia with captain Macklin Celebrini scoring and Sidney Crosby adding his seventh assist of the tournament, boosted by a four-goal spark in the final period that demonstrated their depth and offensive firepower against a determined Slovakian defense.

Montreal Canadiens

Montreal fans are experiencing a monthlong revival of hopes with the Canadiens seven wins from the Stanley Cup thanks to contributions up and down the lineup that have mastered the art of "bouncing back" in the 2026 playoffs. However, the Canadiens have struggled on home ice this postseason as they prepare to host the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Monday, a pivotal contest that could shift the series momentum in favor of Montreal after splitting the first two games on the road.

Playoff Series

As the puck drops on the penultimate round clashes, experts have weighed in on the Avs-Knights and Canes-Canadiens matchups, with Sports Line's model revealing specific picks for the Hurricanes-Canadiens game based on statistical analysis and current form. Monday's contest stands as a pivot point in the Eastern Conference finals with Game 3 poised to potentially alter the series trajectory, while highlights from the Avalanche-Knights Game 3 provide additional context for both series as they reach the critical deciding stages of their respective matchups.

Injury Updates

The Maple Leafs suffered a significant blow as forward Max Domi is out indefinitely after complications arose during an offseason surgery, leaving Toronto without one of their key offensive contributors for the foreseeable future as they navigate the latter stages of the season without his physical presence and playmaking abilities in the lineup.

Sports Betting

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