NHL Daily – Hard Home Battles

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, May 8th, 2025

News

• The Anaheim Ducks announced that they have hired Joel Quenneville as their new head coach.
  • Quenneville becomes the 12th head coach in franchise history.

Jersey Tracking and Mini Recaps

Carolina Hurricanes v. Washington Capitals – 7p ET – Game 2

• Back in Washington for Game 2, the Capitals look to even their series with the Carolina Hurricanes, and after a scoreless first period, Connor McMichael would score a breakaway goal to give the Capitals the 1-0 lead. Then, in the third period, John Carlson would score on the powerplay to give the Capitals the 2-0 lead, but late in the period Shayne Gostisbehere would strike on the powerplay to get the Hurricanes back within one. To seal the deal, Tom Wilson would score the empty netter to give the Capitals the 3-1 victory over the Hurricanes to tie the series at one.

Edmonton Oilers v. Vegas Golden Knights – 930p ET – Game 2

• In Vegas for Game 2, the Edmonton Oilers look to take the 2-0 series lead over the Golden Knights before shifting the series back home, and in the first period, Victor Olofsson would score on the powerplay to give the Knights the 1-0 lead. In the second period Jake Walman, Vasily Podkolzin, and Darnell Nurse would score to give the Oilers the 3-1 lead, but William Karlsson would score to get the Knights back within one. Then in the third period Evander Kane would score his third of the playoffs to reclaim the two goal lead for the Oilers, but Olofsson would score his second powerplay goal of the game and Alex Pietrangelo would score to tie the game at four for the Knights to force overtime. In the extra frame, Leon Draisaitl would score to give the Oilers the 5-4 victory over the Golden Knights and take the 2-0 series lead.

Today’s Games

• TOR v. FLA – 7p ET – Game 3
• DAL v. WIN – 930p ET – Game 2

Noteworthy in Hockey

• The Sheet with Jeff Marek: Miss Me Yet? ft. Eric Tulsky & Colby Cohen (Daily Faceoff)

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