NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
News
- In the PWHL, the finalists for the 2025 Rookie of the Year were announced.
- The finalists are Sarah Fillier (NYS), Jenn Gardiner (MON), and Gwyneth Philips (OTT).
- The PWHL also announced that PWHL Seattle announced Meghan Turner as General Manager.
Jersey Tracking and Mini Recaps
Edmonton Oilers v. Dallas Stars – 8p ET – Game 1
- In Dallas for Game 1, the Stars play host to the Edmonton Oilers, and in the first period Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring with his 6th of the playoffs to give the Oilers the 1-0 lead, but Tyler Seguin would score on a breakaway to tie the game at one for the Stars. In the second period Ryan Nugent-Hopkins would strike while on the powerplay to reclaim the lead for the Oilers, and Evan Bouchard would score less than two minutes later to give the Oilers the two goal lead. Then in the third period, the Oilers would get themselves into penalty trouble as the Stars would get powerplay goals from Miro Heiskanen, Mikael Granlund, and Matt Duchene to take the 4-3 lead, and a late tally from Seguin for his second of the game, and an empty netter from Esa Lindell would give the Stars the 6-3 victory over the Oilers for the 1-0 series lead.
Today’s Games
- FLA v. CAR – 8p ET – Game 2
Noteworthy in Hockey
- The Sheet with Jeff Marek: Heading West ft. Bob Stauffer & Cory Lavalette (Daily Faceoff)
- With Sidney Crosby by his side, Marc -Andre Fleury pens fitting farewell: ‘It’s been perfect’ (The Athletic – $)
- 32 Thoughts Podcast: The Beat Goes on for Florida (SportsNet)
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