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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

News

• 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

— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) May 24, 2024

• The Winnipeg Jets announced that they have named Scott Arniel head coach.

OFFICIAL ✍️

Scott Arniel has been appointed as head coach of the Winnipeg Jets! pic.twitter.com/e1EnRQ1e9h

— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) May 24, 2024

Game Recaps

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.

Today’s Games

• EDM v. DAL – Game 2 – 8p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

• 32 Thoughts Podcast: Aaron Sorkin Couldn’t Have Written a Better Ending (SportsNet)

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In Game One of the West Final, Connor McDavid scored the game winner in the second overtime for Edmonton, plus news out of New Jersey

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, May 23rd, 2024

News

• The New Jersey Devils announced that they have hired Sheldon Keefe as head coach.

Woke up this morning, got ourselves a coach.

Welcome home, Sheldon.

📰: https://t.co/YZFwRIYOf9 pic.twitter.com/quEtiKcMa7

— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) May 23, 2024

• The NHL announced the finalists for the 2023-24 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award.
  • The finalists are Patrik Allvin (VAN), Jim Nill (DAL), and Bill Zito (FLA).

Patrik Allvin, Jim Nill and Bill Zito named finalists for the 2023-24 Jim Gregory General Manager of the Year Award. https://t.co/pkBw8iaSGM pic.twitter.com/vIDTgZFKE7

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) May 23, 2024

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.

Today’s Games

• FLA v. NYR – Game 2 – 8p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

• None

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The Panthers would shut out the Rangers to take Game 1 to kick off the Eastern Conference Final in New York.

NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024

News

• The NHL announced that Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet has been named the winner of the Jack Adams Award.

Rick Tocchet of the @Canucks is this year's Jack Adams Award winner for coach of the year! 🏆 #NHLAwards pic.twitter.com/iOb6Xuwx4N

— NHL (@NHL) May 22, 2024

• The Calgary Flames announced that they have mutually parted ways with assistant coach Marc Savard.

The #Flames and Marc Savard have agreed to mutually part ways.

— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) May 22, 2024

• The Los Angeles Kings announced that they have named Jim Hiller head coach.
  • Hiller had been serving as interim head coach since February 2nd.

Jim Hiller has been named the 30th Head Coach in franchise history!

Read More 📝 https://t.co/TNWTlPZOXW #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/D3qoYTUvXL

— LA Kings (@LAKings) May 22, 2024

Western Conference Final Preview

Edmonton Oilers (P2) v. Dallas Stars (C1)

• Game 1: Oilers at Stars — Thursday, 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS)
• Game 2: Oilers at Stars — May 25, 8 p.m. ET (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS)
• Game 3: Stars at Oilers — May 27, 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS)
• Game 4: Stars at Oilers — May 29, 8:30 p.m. ET (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS)
• Game 5*: Oilers at Stars — May 31, TBD ET (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, TVAS)
• Game 6*: Stars at Oilers — June 2, TBD ET (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, TVAS)
• Game 7*: Oilers at Stars — June 4, TBD ET (TNT, truTV, MAX, SN, CBC, TVAS)

Game Recaps

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.

Today’s Games

• EDM v. DAL – Game 1 – 830p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

• 32 Thoughts Podcast: The Last Canadian Team Standing (SportsNet)

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We’re ready in the East as the New York Rangers and Florida Panthers prepare to open up the Conference Finals.

NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, May 21st, 2024

News

• The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Nashville Predators would make a trade.
  • The Lightning would acquire defenseman Ryan McDonagh and a 2024 4th Rd Pick.
  • The Predators would acquire a 2025 2nd Rd Pick and a 2024 7th Rd Pick.

🗣️MAC IS BACK

Details 👉 https://t.co/zDDVRd71Wt pic.twitter.com/Lr8w00kq2H

— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) May 21, 2024

Eastern Conference Final Preview

Florida Panthers (A1) v. New York Rangers (M1)

• Game 1: Panthers at Rangers — Wednesday, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
• Game 2: Panthers at Rangers — May 24, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
• Game 3: Rangers at Panthers — May 26, 3 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
• Game 4: Rangers at Panthers — May 28, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
• Game 5*: Panthers at Rangers — May 30, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
• Game 6*: Rangers at Panthers — June 1, 8 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
• Game 7*: Panthers at Rangers — June 3, 8 p.m. ET (ESPN, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)

Today’s Games

• FLA v. NYR – Game 1 – 8p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

• Lance Hornby looks back at the 15 Maple Leafs coaches he has chronicled (Toronto Sun)
• Former Dynamo Coach: Ovechkin Said He Plans To Finish Out Hockey Career In Russia (The Hockey News)

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The final four is now set as Edmonton held on in Game 7, plus news out of Carolina and other notes in the hockey world

NHL News and Notes from Monday, May 20th, 2024

News

• The Carolina Hurricanes announced that they have re-signed head coach Rod Brind’Amour.
  • Brind’Amour would sign a multi-year extension to remain with Carolina.
  • Assistant Coaches Jeff Daniels and Tim Gleason, Video Coach Chris Huffine and Goaltending Coach Paul Schonfelder also agreed to multi-year extensions.

Rod's staying home 👊 pic.twitter.com/hDy3AVwPol

— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) May 19, 2024

Game Recaps

Edmonton Oilers v. Vancouver Canucks – Game 7 – 9p ET

• In Game 7 in Vancouver, both teams looked to advance to the Western Conference Final. After a scoreless first, Cody Ceci scored his second to put Edmonton in the lead and then Zach Hyman scored his 11th to put the Oilers up 2-0. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins then connected on the power play to put Edmonton up 3-0. In the third, Conor Garland got Vancouver on the board and then Filip Hronek got his first of the postseason. However, the Oilers held on as they defeated the Canucks 3-2 and advanced to the Western Conference Final to take on the Dallas Stars.

Today’s Games

• No Games Scheduled

Noteworthy in Hockey

• 32 Thoughts Podcast: Momentum Doesn’t Exist Game to Game (SportsNet)
• Color of Hockey: Isogai continues to chase dream of NHL career (NHL.com)

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NHL News and Notes from Sunday, May 19th, 2024

News

• None

Game Recaps

• No Games Scheduled

Today’s Games

• EDM v. VAN – Game 7 – 9p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

• None

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The Edmonton Oilers would blow out the Vancouver Canucks to force a Game 7 for Monday night to decide who will move on.

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, May 18th, 2024

News

• The NHL announced Florida Panthers forward Aleksander Barkov as the winner of the Frank J. Selke Trophy.

Aleksander Barkov is the winner of the Frank J. Selke Trophy! 🏆 #NHLAwards

This trophy is awarded annually to the forward who best excels in the defensive aspects of the game. pic.twitter.com/jH8EyoVk6m

— NHL (@NHL) May 18, 2024

Game Recaps

Vancouver Canucks v. Edmonton Oilers – Game 6 – 8p ET

• In Edmonton for Game 6, the Oilers would look to force a Game 7 against the Vancouver Canucks, and in the first period Dylan Holloway would open the scoring for the Oilers, but Nils Hoglander would score to tie the game at one for the Canucks. In the second period Zach Hyman and Evan Bouchard would score to give the Oilers the 3-1 lead. Then in the third period Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Evander Kane would score to give the Oilers the 5-1 victory over the Canucks to force Game 7 on Monday night.

Today’s Games

• No Games Scheduled

Noteworthy in Hockey

• Kuznetsov Reflects On Trade From Capitals & ‘Grateful’ For Second Chance With Hurricanes, Says Game 6 Loss Stings More Than Usual (The Hockey News)

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Florida would eliminate Boston to advance to the East Final, meanwhile all eyes are now on the West and who will advance.

NHL News and Notes from Friday, May 17th, 2024

News

• The New Jersey Devils announced that they have re-signed forward Kurtis MacDermid.
  • MacDermid would sign a three year deal with an AAV of $1.15 million per season.

Big Mac is back!

We have re-signed Kurtis MacDermid to a three-year contract.

📰: https://t.co/4QC7vSGYjg pic.twitter.com/svWSvZ7iXC

— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) May 17, 2024

• The Toronto Maple Leafs announced Craig Berube as their new head coach.

Introducing the 32nd head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Craig Berube 🔵⚪️

— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) May 17, 2024

Game Recaps

Florida Panthers v. Boston Bruins – Game 6 – 7p ET

• In Boston for a very important Game 6, the Bruins would play host to the Florida Panthers, and in the first period Pavel Zacha would score to give the B’s the 1-0 lead. In the second period Anton Lundell would score to tie the game at one for the Panthers. Then in the third period Gustav Forsling would score late to give the Panthers the 2-1 victory over the Bruins to advance to the Eastern Conference Final.

Late Games

• Dallas Stars v. Colorado Avalanche – Game 6 – 10p ET

Today’s Games

• VAN v. EDM – Game 6 – 8p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

• 32 Thoughts Podcast: Whale Team Good (SportsNet)
• Backstrom, Connolly & Capitals Have Mini Stanley Cup Team Reunion In New York City (The Hockey News)

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On a Thursday night in Stanley Cup playoff hockey, it would be a comeback feeling as the Rangers advanced, and the Canucks got one game closer to the West Final

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, May 16th, 2024

News

• None

Game Recaps

New York Rangers v. Carolina Hurricanes – Game 6 – 7p ET

• In Raleigh, the Hurricanes look to stay alive for another night as they hosted the Rangers. In the first, Carolina took the 1-0 lead when Martin Necas scored his fourth. In the second, Seth Jarvis scored on the power play to put the Canes up 2-0 but then New York got on the board when Vincent Trocheck scored his sixth of the playoffs. Sebastian Aho then gave Carolina the two goal lead back with his fourth of the postseason. In the third, Chris Kreider scored three consecutive goals, the second on the power play, to put New York in the lead and then Barclay Goodrow scored the game winner on an empty net as the Rangers knock off the Hurricanes 5-3 to advance to the Eastern Conference Final.

Late Games

• Edmonton Oilers v. Vancouver Canucks – Game 5 – 10p ET

Today’s Games

• FLA v. BOS – Game 6 – 7p ET
• DAL v. COL – Game 6 – 10p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

• As Capitals Seek To Boost Offense, Defense Still Remains A Concern; How Can Washington Bolster The Blue Line? (The Hockey News)

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In the lone game of the day the Avalanche would stave off elimination as they would defeat the Stars to force a Game 6.

NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, May 15th, 2024

News

• The Los Angeles Kings announced that they have re-signed goaltender David Rittich.
  • Rittich would sign a one year deal with an AAV of $1 million.

One more year of Big Save Dave!

We've signed G David Rittich to a one-year contract.

RELEASE 📰 https://t.co/VZbmqy4I4g pic.twitter.com/sfGFUVfMmv

— LA Kings (@LAKings) May 15, 2024

• The NHL announced that Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram as the winner of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.

Connor Ingram is the winner of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy! 🏆 #NHLAwards

The Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy is given to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to hockey. pic.twitter.com/fyYIHZPTyD

— NHL (@NHL) May 15, 2024

Connor Ingram is the 2023-24 recipient of the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, which is awarded “to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.”#NHLAwards: https://t.co/FNHl2wfwuB pic.twitter.com/0A07tDRgYU

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) May 15, 2024

Game Recaps

Colorado Avalanche v. Dallas Stars – Game 5 – 8p ET

• In Dallas for Game 5, the Stars would take on the Colorado Avalanche with the opportunity to advance to the Western Conference Final, and in the first period Joe Pavelski would strike first for the Stars, but Artturi Lehkonen would score to tie the game at one for the Avs. In the second period Miro Heiskanen would strike to regain the lead for the Stars, but Cale Makar would score to tie the game at two for the Avs. Then in the third period Logan Stankoven would score for the Stars, but Casey Mittelstadt, Makar, and Nathan MacKinnon would score to give the Avalanche the 5-3 victory over the Stars and force a Game 6.

Today’s Games

• NYR v. CAR – Game 6 – 7p ET
• EDM v. VAN – Game 5 – 10p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

• 32 Thoughts Podcast: We Need Some Profanity in Our Life Too (SportsNet)
• Bird is the Word in Raleigh (Cardiac Cane)
• Capitals Trade Targets: Does Ehlers Make Sense? Breaking It Down With Jets Potentially Shopping Winger Going Into Draft (The Hockey News)

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