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In Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, Sergei Bobrovsky would earn the shutout for the Panthers to defeat the Oilers 3-0.

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, June 8th, 2024

News

• The PWHL announced that Minnesota has parted ways with their General Manager Natalie Darwitz.

PWHL and PWHL Minnesota
General Manager Natalie Darwitz have parted ways.

Full statement: https://t.co/uuOGuJ9Ded pic.twitter.com/wg3tavUsyL

— PWHL (@thepwhlofficial) June 8, 2024

• The NHL and NHLPA announced what the Salary Cap will be for the 2024-25 season.
  • The Cap will rise to $88 million for next season.

The @NHL and @NHLPA announced today the Team Payroll Range for 2024-25: https://t.co/rJW3afGi4q

Lower Limit: $65.0 million
Midpoint: $76.5 million
Upper Limit: $88.0 million pic.twitter.com/JYnAFEPY39

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) June 8, 2024

• The NHL and NHLPA also announced the 4 Nations Face-Off.
  • The 4 Nations will take place at the Bell Centre in Montreal and at TD Garden in Boston.
  • The 4 Nations will feature USA, Canada, Finland, and Sweden.
  • The schedule for the 4 Nations was also unveiled.

The @NHL and @NHLPA today announced that the Bell Centre in Montreal and TD Garden in Boston will serve as the host venues and cities for the 4 Nations Face-Off in February 2025.

More information: https://t.co/fLmzyiCaHS #4Nations pic.twitter.com/Mg6dUGeg89

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) June 8, 2024

The entire 4 Nations Face-Off schedule also was announced, with games to be broadcast exclusively in North America by The Walt Disney Company (ESPN/ABC), TNT Sports, Sportsnet and TVA Sports.#4Nations: https://t.co/fLmzyiCaHS pic.twitter.com/mBqMVVcHb2

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) June 8, 2024

Game Recaps

Edmonton Oilers v. Florida Panthers – Game 1 – 8p ET

• At long last the Stanley Cup Final would finally begin in Florida as the Panthers would play host to the Edmonton Oilers for Game 1, and in the first period Carter Verhaeghe would net his 10th of the playoffs to give the Panthers the early 1-0 lead. Then we would see both teams trade powerplays, but neither team would be able to take advantage of them, but a very late penalty by Verhaeghe would give the Oilers the powerplay heading into the first intermission. To open up the second period the Oilers would fail to score on the powerplay, and that would open the door for the Panthers as Evan Rodrigues would score to grow the lead to two. Both teams would get another pair of powerplays, but once again, both teams would be lights out with their penalty killing. Then in the third period the Oilers would kill off one last penalty, and would try to do a late charge, but Sergei Bobrovsky would stop all 33 shots faced and Eetu Luostarinen would get the empty netter as the Panthers would take Game 1 3-0 over the Oilers.

Today’s Games

• No Games Scheduled

Noteworthy in Hockey

• Inside Natalie Darwitz’s ousting from PWHL Minnesota: Rift with the coach, players taking sides (The Athletic – $)
• Ovechkin Says He Would Take Another Stanley Cup Over Gretzky’s Record; He & Capitals Have More To Play For (The Hockey News)

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The wait is almost over as the 2024 Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers prepares to begin.

NHL News and Notes from Friday, June 7th, 2024

News

• In the PWHL, New York announced that they have hired Greg Fargo as their new head coach.

A new chapter begins.

Greg Fargo has officially been named the new head coach of PWHL New York.

📰: https://t.co/UkGvtgFrhL pic.twitter.com/K6KnQDuvdf

— New York Sirens (@PWHL_NewYork) June 7, 2024

Stanley Cup Playoff Preview

Edmonton Oilers (P2) v. Florida Panthers (A1)

• Game 1: Oilers at Panthers — June 8, 8 p.m. (ABC, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
• Game 2: Oilers at Panthers — June 10, 8 p.m. (ABC, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
• Game 3: Panthers at Oilers — June 13, 8 p.m. (ABC, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
• Game 4: Panthers at Oilers — June 15, 8 p.m. (ABC, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
• Game 5: Oilers at Panthers* — June 18, 8 p.m. (ABC, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
• Game 6: Panthers at Oilers* — June 21, 8 p.m. (ABC, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)
• Game 7: Oilers at Panthers* — June 24, 8 p.m. (ABC, ESPN+, SN, CBC, TVAS)

Game Recaps

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Today’s Games

• EDM v. FLA – Game 1 – 8p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

• 32 Thoughts Podcast: Loser Thinking (SportsNet)
• This Day In Capitals History: Backstrom Recalls Playing Through Migraine In Game 5 Against Golden Knights To Hoist Stanley Cup (The Hockey News)

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The Final is set as the Oilers escape with a win over Dallas and await Florida in the Stanley Cup Final

NHL News and Notes from Sunday, June 2nd, 2024

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Game Recaps

Dallas Stars v. Edmonton Oilers – Game 6 – 8p ET

• In Edmonton, the Oilers look to head back to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time since 2006 while Dallas looks to take the series to a Game 7. In the first, Edmonton took the 1-0 lead with a power play goal from Connor McDavid, his fifth goal of the postseason, and then Zach Hyman scored a power play goal of his own, his 14th goal of the playoffs, to put the Oilers up 2-0. After a scoreless second, Dallas got on the board when Mason Marchment scored his third of the playoffs but the Oilers held on to advance to the Stanley Cup Final to face the Florida Panthers.

Today’s Games

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Noteworthy in Hockey

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On the first day of Pride, the Panthers would make it back to the Final as they down the Rangers

NHL News and Notes from Saturday, June 1st, 2024

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Game Recaps

New York Rangers v. Florida Panthers – Game 6 – 8p ET

• In Florida, the Panthers looked to close out the series and advance to the Stanley Cup Final with the win over New York. In the first, Florida took the 1-0 lead with Sam Bennett’s sixth of the year. After a scoreless second, Vladimir Tarasenko scored his third of the postseason to put Florida up 2-0 but then Artemi Panarin scored to put New York on the baord late in the period. However, the Panthers held on to clinch the Prince of Wales Trophy and advance to the Stanley Cup Final with the 2-1 win over the Rangers.

Today’s Games

• DAL v. EDM – Game 6 – 8p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

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On a very quiet Friday, the Oilers dominate as they got the win over Dallas and are one win away from a Stanley Cup Final return

NHL News and Notes from Friday, May 31st, 2024

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Game Recaps

Edmonton Oilers v. Dallas Stars – Game 5 – 830p ET

• In the Lone Star State, both teams looked to take the series lead as the Stars hosted the Oilers. In the first, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored a power play goal to put Edmonton up 1-0. In the second, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored his second to put Edmonton up 2-0 and then Philip Broberg scored his first on the year to make it a 3-0 lead. In the third, Dallas got on the board when Wyatt Johnston scored his 10th but the Oilers held on as they got the 3-1 win over the Stars.

Today’s Games

• NYR v. FLA – Game 6 – 8p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

• None

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On a quiet news days, the Panthers are one win away from going back to the Stanley Cup Final

NHL News and Notes from Thursday, May 30th, 2024

News

• The National Hockey League announced the schedule for the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. Game One is Saturday, June 8 at 8p ET.

• Jaccob Slavin was named the winner of the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
  • This annual award is given to the player with the best sportsmanship and most gentlemanly like, in addition to playing ability to the best standards

Game Recaps

Florida Panthers v. New York Rangers – Game 5 – 8p ET

• In New York, the Rangers hosted the Panthers as each team looked to take the 3-2 series lead. After a scoreless first, Chris Kreider scored a shorthanded goal, his eighth goal of the playoffs to give New York the 1-0 lead but then Gustav Forsling scored his fourth as Florida tied the game. In the third, Anton Lundell scored his third to put Florida in the lead and then Sam Bennett scored an empty net goal to give the Cats the two goal lead. New York then got within a goal when Alexis Lafrenière scored his eighth goal of the postseason but the Panthers held on to get the 3-2 win over the Rangers and look to close out the series Saturday night.

Today’s Games

• EDM v. DAL – Game 5 – 830p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

• None

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The Edmonton Oilers would strike and often to defeat the Dallas Stars to even the Western Conference Final at two.

NHL News and Notes from Wednesday, May 29th, 2024

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Game Recaps

Dallas Stars v. Edmonton Oilers – Game 4 – 830p ET

• In Edmonton for Game 4, the Oilers would look to even the series against the Dallas Stars, and in the first period Wyatt Johnston and Esa Lindell would open the scoring for the Stars to take the 2-0 lead, but goals from Ryan McLeod and Evan Bouchard would tie the game at two for the Oilers. In the second period Mattias Janmark and Leon Draisaitl would score to give the Oilers the 4-2 lead. Then in the third period Mattias Ekholm would score the empty netter to give the Oilers the 5-2 victory over the Stars to tie the series at two games a piece.

Today’s Games

• FLA v. NYR – Game 5 – 8p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

• 32 Thoughts Podcast: The Rat Pack Bounces Back (SportsNet)
• Inside Iginla and Lecavalier’s fight from 2004, one of Stanley Cup Final’s most iconic moments (The Athletic – $)

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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. 🌊

The #SeaKraken have named Dan Bylsma as the second Head Coach in franchise history → https://t.co/UYnakJYi7c pic.twitter.com/Q5EguPPreg

— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) May 28, 2024

• 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‼️

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

— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) May 28, 2024

• The San Jose Sharks announced that they have signed forward Will Smith to his entry level deal.

SMITH SIGNED 🔏 #TheFutureIsTeal

Welcome to San Jose, Will!

— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) May 28, 2024

• 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

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

— NHL (@NHL) May 28, 2024

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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On Memorial Day, the Stars take the series lead, plus minor news and notes

NHL News and Notes from Monday, May 27th, 2024

News

• The Department of Player Safety announced that they have fined New York Rangers defenseman Jacob Trouba.
  • Trouba has been fined $5,000 for elbowing Florida Panthers forward Evan Rodrigues on Sunday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final.
  • The fine is the maximum allowed per the CBA.

NY Rangers’ Jacob Trouba has been fined $5,000, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for elbowing Florida’s Evan Rodrigues.

— NHL Player Safety (@NHLPlayerSafety) May 27, 2024

Game Recaps

Dallas Stars v. Edmonton Oilers – Game 3 – 830p ET

• In Edmonton, the Oilers hosted the Stars as both teams looked to take the series lead. In the first, Zach Hyman scored his 13th as Edmonton took the 1-0 lead and then Connor McDavid scored his fourth as the Oilers took the 2-0 lead. In the second, Jason Robertson scored a pair to tie the game for Dallas and then Wyatt Johnston scored his eighth to put the Stars in the lead. Adam Henrique then scored his second of the postseason to tie the contest for Edmonton. In the third, Jason Robertson completed the hat trick to put Dallas back in the lead and then Miro Heiskanen scored an empty netter as the Stars take the 2-1 series lead with the 5-3 win over the Oilers.

Today’s Games

• NYR v. FLA – Game 4 – 8p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

• 32 Thoughts Podcast: Shesterkin Was God Like (SportsNet)
• How the Dallas Stars keep drafting and developing talent from the back of the first round (The Athletic – $)
• Color of Hockey: Sunohara’s inspiring journey from father’s basement to decorated player, coach (NHL.com)

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In Game 3 the New York Rangers would do it again in overtime as they would defeat the Florida Panthers to take the 2-1 series lead.

NHL News and Notes from Sunday, May 26th, 2024

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Game Recaps

New York Rangers v. Florida Panthers – Game 3 – 3p ET

• Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final would shift down south as the Florida Panthers would play host to the New York Rangers, and in the first period Sam Reinhart would strike first for the Panthers on the powerplay for the 1-0 lead, but then Alexis Lafreniere and Barclay Goodrow would score 25 seconds apart to give the Rangers the 2-1 lead. However, later in the period Reinhart would net his second powerplay goal of the game to tie the game at two for the Panthers. In the second period Lafreniere and Goodrow would both score their second of the game to give the Rangers the 4-2 lead. Then in the third period Aleksander Barkov and Gustav Forsling would score to tie the game at four for the Panthers to force overtime. In the extra frame, it would be an Alex Wennberg deflection to give the Rangers the 5-4 overtime victory and a 2-1 series lead over the Panthers.

Today’s Games

• DAL v. EDM – Game 3 – 830p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

• One Big Area Dylan Strome Wants To Improve For The Capitals Is Off The Ice: ‘I’m A Pretty Fiery Guy’ (The Hockey News)

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