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The 2026 NHL Draft saw a record 43 players from the United States Hockey League (USHL) hear their names called, underscoring the league’s growing influence on the sport’s talent pipeline.
Olympic champions Lacey Eden and Hayley Scamurra joined the Washington Mystics for a special crossover event, meeting fans, posing with prospects and watching a dramatic game that ended with Caitlin Clark’s buzzer‑beating three‑pointer.
The NHL trade market is heating up as Detroit’s captain Dylan Larkin has formally requested a move, prompting speculation across several franchises.
In a Game 7 that swung back and forth, the Montreal Canadiens secured a 3‑2 overtime victory over the Buffalo Sabres, propelled by Alex Newhook’s second career Game 7 winner. The win sends the Canadiens into the Eastern Conference finals against a well‑rested Carolina Hurricanes squad.
In a thrilling Game 7, the Montreal Canadiens survived a late rally from the Buffalo Sabres to win 3‑2 in overtime, with Alex Newhook delivering the decisive strike. The win sends the Canadiens to face a rested Carolina Hurricanes squad in the Eastern Conference finals, while the Sabres’ surprising resurgence ends after a seven‑game streak of Game 7 defeats.
Despite a strong shot differential, the United States was out‑gunned by Finland, which capitalized on its power‑play chances and early scoring to secure a 6‑2 victory.
From May 15‑17, the USA Warriors Sled Hockey Tournament will bring together over 130 veterans from across the nation for a three‑day battle on the ice, featuring round‑robin play, championship games and a coveted Challenge Cup.