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Last updated: May 28, 2026, 2:53 PM ET

Playoff Series Updates The Hurricanes routed the Canadiens in Game 4, extending their series lead to 3-1 with a dominant performance that puts them one win away from the Stanley Cup Final. Frederik Andersen made 18 saves for his third shutout in 12 postseason games as the Hurricanes improved to 11-1 in the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Golden Knights completed a sweep of the Avalanche when Cole Smith scored with 5:45 remaining in the third period, securing a 2-1 victory and advancing to the Stanley Cup Final for the second time in franchise history.

Memorial Cup & Coaching Changes The Everett Silvertips advanced to the Memorial Cup semifinals with a 4-0 victory over host Kelowna Rockets, setting up a matchup against Chicoutimi. In other hockey news, Kris Sparre left his position as Boston's coach after being named the new head coach of Hamilton's expansion franchise, following a season where he guided Boston to a 62-point season and was a finalist for the 2026 PWHL coach of the year award.

League News & Legacy The hockey world mourned the passing of Claude Lemieux, the four-time Stanley Cup champion who died at age, as announced by the NHL Alumni Association. His death comes as the league continues to evaluate young talent, with analysts identifying 12 players who may benefit from a change of scenery next season, similar to how Trevor Zegras and Kirby Dach found new opportunities in recent years.