Recap of Stanley Cup Playoffs from 28 May 2026 – Off Day
The Canadiens will need to overcome a 3-1 series deficit to advance to the Stanley Cup Final – a feat only one team in NHL history has done to date – but franchise history may provide inspiration. Montreal’s three series victories when trailing 3-1 are tied for the most in NHL history. * The Hurricanes are within one win of returning to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 20 years and can do so with a familiar face at the helm. Rod Brind’Amour can achieve rare status should Carolina advance in its pursuit of a second championship. … Continue reading
ECHL Today – May 29
Eastern Conference Finals Florida Everblades at Wheeling Nailers 7:10 p.m. ET Florida leads series 3-0 Series Matchup Sheet • Florida’s Cole Moberg is tied for first among defensemen with three goals. • Wheeling’s Brayden Edwards leads rookies with 11 points (4g-7a). • Everblades lead the playoffs on the penalty kill at 97.1 percent (33-for-34). • Nailers lead the playoffs with two shorthanded goals. • Game 5, if necessary, is Saturday at 7:10 p.m. ET at Wheeling Other 2026 Kelly Cup Playoffs Series Western Conference Finals Kansas City Mavericks vs. Fort Wayne Komets Kansas City leads series 3-1 Series Matchup Sheet Game 1 – Fort Wayne 1 … Continue reading
Wolves win power play battle, grab Game 1
Noel Gunler’s goal with 7:06 left in the second period was the difference as the Chicago Wolves began the Western Conference Finals with a 3-2 win at Colorado on Thursday night. The Eagles host Game 2 of the best-of-seven series on Saturday evening (8:05 ET, ). All five goals in the game were scored on the power play, but the Wolves successfully killed off two Eagles man-advantages in the third period to secure the victory. Chicago was 3-for-5, while Colorado went 2-for-7. Justin Robidas and Bradly Nadeau had the other goals for Chicago, and Ryan Suzuki tallied two assists. Alex … Continue reading
Commissioner Bettman Statement on the Passing of Claude Lemieux
NEW YORK– National Hockey League Commissioner Gary Bettman today released the following statement regarding the passing of Claude Lemieux: “The National Hockey League mourns the passing of Claude Lemieux, a four-time Stanley Cup champion and one of the greatest big-game Players in hockey history. “Lemieux forged his postseason reputation and won the Cup for the first time as a rookie in 1986, when he scored 10 goals in the Playoffs for the Montreal Canadiens. He won the Conn Smythe Trophy as Playoffs MVP in 1995, scoring 13 goals in 20 postseason games with the New Jersey Devils. He also was … Continue reading
AHL Morning Skate: May 28, 2026
The Western Conference Finals get started tonight in Loveland as the Colorado Eagles host the Chicago Wolves in Game 1 of their best-of-seven series (9:05 ET, ). The Eagles are making their first-ever appearance in a Calder Cup conference final, and the first by a Colorado Avalanche affiliate since the Hershey Bears reached the final four in 2001. The Wolves are among the AHL’s final four for the first time since winning their third Calder Cup in 2022. Colorado has won eight of its first 10 playoff games, eliminating San Diego, Henderson and Coachella Valley while outscoring their opponents 33-14. … Continue reading
PWHL Detroit names Josh Sciba first head coach
DETROIT – PWHL Detroit announced today that Josh Sciba has been named the team’s first Head Coach ahead of its inaugural 2026-27 season in the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL). Sciba is a native of Westland, MI, and joins his hometown team after serving two seasons as an assistant coach for the PWHL’s New York Sirens and brings more than 15 years of coaching experience to the role. “Josh is a highly respected coach with a knowledge of the game and experience at all levels of women’s hockey that set him apart, and his passion for teaching and individual character … Continue reading
