The Dallas Stars would get even at home as they would take down the Edmonton Oilers 3-1 in Game 2 of the West Final.
NHL News and Notes from Saturday, May 25th, 2024
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Edmonton Oilers v. Dallas Stars – Game 2 – 8p ET
In Dallas for Game 2 of the Western Conference Final, the Stars would look to even the series against the Edmonton Oilers, and in the first period Jamie Benn would open the scoring for the Stars on their first shot of the game, but less than a minute later Connor Brown would score to tie the game at one for the Oilers. Then after a scoreless second period, Mason Marchment and Esa Lindell would score to give the Stars the 3-1 victory over the Oilers and tie the series at one game a piece.
It would be home dominance for Minnesota as they would defeat Boston in Game 3 of the PWHL Finals to remain undefeated at home.
PWHL News and Notes from Friday, May 24th, 2024
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Boston v. Minnesota – Game 3 – 7p ET
Back in action for Game 3 of the PWHL Finals, Minnesota would play host to Boston with the series tied at one, and in the first period Taylor Heise and Sydney Brodt would score to give Minnesota the 2-0 lead. In the second period Alina Muller would score to get Boston back within one. Then in the third period Michela Cava and Grace Zumwinkle would strike to give Minnesota the 4-1 victory over Boston to take the 2-1 series lead.
The New York Rangers would even their series with an overtime victory over the Florida Panthers in Game 2 of the East Final.
NHL News and Notes from Friday, May 24th, 2024
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The Carolina Hurricanes announced that Don Waddell has resigned as President and General Manager.
It was reported on Thursday evening that the Hurricanes granted Waddell permission to speak with other teams.
Eric Tulsky will take on the role of interim General Manager while the Hurricanes search for a new General Manager.
Don Waddell has resigned from his position as President and General Manager of the #Canes. Eric Tulsky has been named interim General Manager. https://t.co/atfIqoGCH2
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Florida Panthers v. New York Rangers – Game 2 – 8p ET
Back at Madison Square Garden for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final, the Florida Panthers would look to keep the pressure on the New York Rangers, and in the first period Vincent Trocheck would score to give the Rangers the 1-0 lead, but late in the period Carter Verhaeghe would strike on the powerplay to tie the game at one for the Panthers. Then after a scoreless second and third period it would be Barclay Goodrow with the winner in overtime as the Rangers would even the series at one with the 2-1 overtime victory over the Panthers.
We would receive some announcements as we await Game 3 of the PWHL Finals between Minnesota and Boston.
PWHL News and Notes from Thursday, May 23rd, 2024
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The PWHL announced on Wednesday the finalists for 2023-24 Goaltender of the Year.
The finalists are Aerin Frankel (BOS), Corinne Schroeder (NY), and Kristen Campbell (TOR).
These goaltenders have showcased an outstanding ability at the position throughout the regular season. Kristen Campbell, Aerin Frankel, and Corinne Schroeder are the finalists for 2024 Goaltender of the Year presented by @Rogers!
The PWHL announced the finalists for the 2023-24 Billie Jean King MVP Award.
The finalists are Alex Carpenter (NY), Marie-Philip Poulin (MON), and Natalie Spooner (TOR).
Alex Carpenter, Marie-Philip Poulin, and Natalie Spooner are the finalists for the 2024 Billie Jean King MVP Award!
The Billie Jean King MVP Award is presented to the player considered most valuable to their team's success throughout the regular season. 📰… pic.twitter.com/uyjVqcFsYO
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Game Recaps
Edmonton Oilers v. Dallas Stars – Game 1 – 830p ET
In Dallas, the Stars and Oilers face off in Game One of the Western Conference Final. After a scoreless first, Edmonton took the 1-0 lead when Leon Draisaitl scored his ninth of the postseason and then Zach Hyman scored his 12th to put the Oilers up 2-0. Then, Tyler Seguin got Dallas on the board with his fourth of the postseason. In the third, Tyler Seguin scored again to even the score at 2-2. In the second overtime frame, Connor McDavid scored the game winner as the Oilers took Game One over the Stars 3-2.
Florida Panthers v. New York Rangers – Game 1 – 8p ET
At Madison Square Garden, the New York Rangers would play host to the Florida Panthers for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final, and in the first period Matthew Tkachuk would score to give the Panthers the 1-0 lead. Then after a scoreless second period Carter Verhaeghe would score after Alexis Lafreniere would accidently tip it into his own net, and Sam Bennett would get the empty netter to give the Panthers the 3-0 victory over the Rangers to take Game 1.
Maddie Rooney backstopped Minnesota to three straight victories helping her team complete the reverse sweep, Taylor Heise earns a star for her five-point performance in four games, and Tapani notches a second OT game-winner to lift Boston into the finals in this week's Three… pic.twitter.com/aJ5RdWqnXA
The PWHL announced the finalists for 2023-24 Defender of the Year.
The finalists are Ella Shelton (NY), Erin Ambrose (MON), and Megan Keller (BOS).
These defenders have showcased an outstanding ability at the position throughout the regular season. Erin Ambrose, Megan Keller and Ella Shelton are the finalists for 2024 Defender of the Year presented by @WoodyCreekDisti!
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Minnesota v. Boston – Game 2 – 7p ET
In Game 2 of the PWHL Finals, Boston would play host to Minnesota with the hopes of growing their series lead, and in the first period Michela Cava and Sophie Jaques would score to give Minnesota the 2-0 lead. Then after a scoreless second period Jaques would net her second of the game to give Minnesota the 3-0 victory over Boston to tie the series at one game a piece. Nicole Hensley would stop all 20 shots faced to earn the shutout for Minnesota.
Today the Professional Women’s Hockey League announced their Three Stars of the Week for the week of May 12th through 19th.
First Star – Maddie Rooney (G – MIN)
Rooney is named first star of the week after backstopping her team to three straight victories over Toronto in the PWHL Playoffs, clinching a series win for Minnesota. With Minnesota down 2-0 in their best-of-five series against Toronto, Rooney posted back-to-back shutouts at home in Games 3 and 4— including a double-overtime shutout in Game 4 — forcing a Game 5 in Toronto. In the series-deciding game, Rooney posted a .964 save percentage, while allowing just one goal against, as Minnesota clinched the series to punch their ticket to the PWHL Finals. The goaltender started four games last week and played a league-high 263 minutes with a record of 3-1. Her save percentage was tops among goaltenders at .943% — as was her goals-against-average at 1.14. She allowed just five goals in four games played while making a PWHL-high 87 saves.
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Second Star – Taylor Heise (C – MIN)
Heise is named second star of the week after leading the PWHL in scoring with five points (4G, 1A) in four games played. In a winner-takes-all Game 5 against Toronto, Heise scored twice—including the game-winning goal—and added an empty netter to seal a series victory for Minnesota. She followed up her Game 5 performance by recording three points against Boston in Game 1 of the PWHL Finals. The forward recorded two goals for the second consecutive game, and added an assist, hitting the scoresheet on each of her team’s goals in the contest. With her scoring output against Boston, Heise, along with linemate Michela Cava, became the first PWHL players to record a three-point playoff game. The 24-year-old was +4 for the week— and wasn’t on the ice for a single goal against in Game 1 against Boston. She had a 55.1% face-off percentage — including winning 68.8% of her draws in Game 5 against Toronto — while averaging 20:10 minutes per game. Heise now leads the PWHL Playoffs in both points (5) and goals (4).
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Third Star – Susanna Tapani (C – BOS)
Tapani is named third star of the week after scoring a goal in each of her two games played. First, in Game 3 of Boston’s semi-final series against Montréal, Tapani was the hero, scoring the game-winning goal in overtime to complete the sweep for her team to advance to the PWHL Finals. The goal was Tapani’s second overtime-winner of the series, as Boston won all three games in extra time. In Game 1 of the PWHL Finals against Minnesota, Tapani scored a momentum-shifting goal in the first period, tying the game 1-1 less than three minutes after her team fell behind early in the opening frame. The forward added six shots on net last week while averaging north of 27 minutes per game, including a game-high 34:06 in Game 3 against Montréal. Tapani now sits first in game-winning goals in the PWHL playoffs with two, and is tied for second in total goals scored with three through four games played.
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