NHL Hockey 3h Briefing

Last updated: May 22, 2026, 2:49 PM ET

NHL HockeyCanada secures its fifth straight win at the world championship, defeating Slovenia 3-1 to extend its perfect 5-0 record. In the Western Conference finals, Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is sidelined for Game 2 against Vegas after being ruled out, raising questions about the team’s defensive depth.