NHL Hockey 3h Briefing

Last updated: May 24, 2026, 11:51 PM ET

International Play

Canada secured a 5-1 win over Slovakia as Captain Macklin Celebrini netted and Sidney Crosby added a seventh assist, sparking a four‑goal burst in the final period that kept the Canadians firmly ahead. In the Western Conference finals, the Golden Knights welcomed Captain Mark Stone back for Game, while the Avalanche reinstated star defenseman Cale Makar, setting the stage for a high‑stakes showdown that could tilt the series momentum.