Sam Reinhart would end the Panthers OT rut as they would defeat the Rangers in the third consecutive overtime game of the East Final.
NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, May 28th, 2024
News
- The Seattle Kraken announced that they have hired Dan Bylsma as their new head coach.
- Bylsma becomes the second head coach in Kraken franchise history, and previously won the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2009.
Embarking on a new journey. 🌊
— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) May 28, 2024
The #SeaKraken have named Dan Bylsma as the second Head Coach in franchise history → https://t.co/UYnakJYi7c pic.twitter.com/Q5EguPPreg
- The Columbus Blue Jackets announced the hiring of Don Waddell as both President of Hockey Operations and General Manager.
- Waddell recently left the Carolina Hurricanes after spending the last 10 seasons with them.
DONE DEAL‼️
— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) May 28, 2024
We have signed Don Waddell to a multi-year contract to serve as our club’s president of hockey operations, general manager and alternate governor.
Please join us in welcoming Don to the #CBJ Family!
📝https://t.co/PfDuyo3KX5 pic.twitter.com/PveTYyQ2kw
- The San Jose Sharks announced that they have signed forward Will Smith to his entry level deal.
SMITH SIGNED 🔏 #TheFutureIsTeal
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) May 28, 2024
Welcome to San Jose, Will!
- The NHL announced that New York Islanders forward Anders Lee has been named the winner of the King Clancy Memorial Trophy.
Anders Lee is the winner of the King Clancy Memorial Trophy! 🏆 #NHLAwards
— NHL (@NHL) May 28, 2024
The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is an annual award given to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution in his community. pic.twitter.com/JVxbDhrwF3
Game Recaps
New York Rangers v. Florida Panthers – Game 4 – 8p ET
- Back in Florida for Game 4, the Panthers would look to even the series against the New York Rangers, and in the first period Vincent Trocheck would strike on the powerplay to give the Rangers the 1-0 lead. In the second period Sam Bennett would strike to tie the game at one for the Panthers, and then Carter Verhaeghe would score on the powerplay to give the Panthers the 2-1 lead. Then in the third period Alexis Lafreniere would score to tie the game at two for the Rangers to send the game to overtime for the third consecutive game in a row. In the extra frame Sam Reinhart would score to give the Panthers the 3-2 overtime victory over the Rangers and tie the series at two games a piece.
Today’s Games
- DAL v. EDM – Game 4 – 830p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- At another hockey worlds, European support of Russia ban holds firm (The Athletic – $)
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