Stanley Cup Playoffs June 7 Stanley Cup Final: Florida Panthers even up series after thrilling 2OT win against Edmonton Oilers Brad Marchand scored two goals, including the double-overtime winner for the Florida Panthers, to even up the Stanley Cup Final against the Edmonton Oilers.
Edmonton Oilers June 5 Wayne Gretzky anoints Oilers star Connor McDavid the next great one: 'He's the best player in hockey' Connor McDavid led the Edmonton Oilers to a comeback victory in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, and Wayne Gretzky says he is "the best player in hockey."
Stanley Cup Playoffs June 5 Oilers draw first blood in Stanley Cup Final rematch with 4-3 overtime victory against Panthers Leon Draisaitl's second goal of Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final was the overtime winner for the Edmonton Oilers, who take a 1-0 lead over the Florida Panthers in this rematch.
Stanley Cup Playoffs June 4 Stanley Cup Final preview: Oilers eye revenge, Panthers look to repeat The Edmonton Oilers are looking for revenge against the Florida Panthers in this year's Stanley Cup Final after a heartbreaking loss to them in Game 7 last year.
Indiana Pacers June 3 What were the top 10 storylines in sports in May? May had several championship and playoff events. Which ones were the biggest? Here are the 10 top sports storylines of May.
Stanley Cup Playoffs May 30 Edmonton Oilers eye revenge in Stanley Cup Final after rallying past Dallas Stars in conference final The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Dallas Stars 6-3 on Thursday to win the Western Conference Final in five games and move on to the Stanley Cup Final.
Washington Capitals May 29 Capitals clarify email announcing Alex Ovechkin’s final season was sent in error Alex Ovechkin's future in the NHL remains undecided after the Washington Capitals had to walk back an email Thursday that "mistakenly alluded" to next year being his final season.
Stanley Cup Playoffs May 29 Panthers advance to Stanley Cup Final with win over Hurricanes, refuse to touch Prince of Wales Trophy The Florida Panthers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference final on Wednesday and advanced to the Stanley Cup Final for the third straight season.
Olympics May 28 IOC upholds ban on Russian teams ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics Russian hockey stars like Alex Ovechkin will not compete at the 2026 Olympics after the IOC confirmed that Russian teams will not be allowed to compete in the upcoming Winter Games.
Sports May 27 Hockey announcer confronted by raucous fan, hit with chair during live broadcast A fan tossed a chair at Abbotsford Canucks announcer Brandon Astle during an AHL Calder Cup playoff game. The Canucks later celebrated a 5-0 victory.
Stanley Cup Playoffs May 27 Hurricanes stave off elimination with shutout win against Panthers in Eastern Conference finals The Carolina Hurricanes avoided being swept in the Eastern Conference finals on Monday night, and beat the Florida Panthers 3-0 to keep their season alive.