Alex Ovechkin, 40, has not officially announced his NHL future for the 2026-27 season. Insider reports and Washington Capitals' roster moves suggest he may retire, though no final decision has been made.
O Canadá tem uma relação intrínseca entre esporte e identidade nacional, exportando modalidades como lacrosse e hóquei, e se destacando em basquete, beisebol e esportes adaptados. O país também é palco de grandes eventos internacionais e integra o automobilismo mundial.
Broadcaster Ron MacLean apologized on-air during the NHL Stanley Cup Final for comments referencing drug use, which sparked criticism and went viral on social media. The apology received mixed reactions from fans.
Broadcaster Ron MacLean apologized on-air for comments made during Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers. His remarks, referencing a drug with serious connotations, sparked criticism and went viral on social media, leading to a mixed fan reaction.
The Carolina Hurricanes secured their second Stanley Cup title, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in the final game to win the series 4-2. This marks their first championship in 20 years, with captain Jordan Staal also winning the Conn Smythe Trophy as MVP.
Carolina Hurricanes har vunnit Stanley Cup efter att ha besegrat sitt motstånd i finalserien med 4-2 i matcher. Lagkaptenen Jordan Staal utsågs till slutspelets mest värdefulla spelare, Conn Smythe Trophy, och blev därmed den äldste spelaren att vinna utmärkelsen.
Die Carolina Hurricanes haben zum zweiten Mal den Stanley Cup gewonnen. Trainer Rod Brind'Amour feierte nach seinem Titel als Spieler nun auch als Coach den Triumph. MVP Jordan Staal ist der älteste Spieler, der diese Auszeichnung je erhielt.
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 to win the Stanley Cup, their second in franchise history. Coach Rod Brind'Amour, who won as captain in 2006, has now led the team to victory as head coach. Key player acquisitions and strong performances from Logan Stankoven and Nikolaj Ehlers were crucial to their success.
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 to win the Stanley Cup, their second championship in franchise history. Coach Rod Brind'Amour, a former player and captain, led the team to victory, emphasizing the motivation derived from the fear of losing. Key player acquisitions and strong performances from Logan Stankoven and Nikolaj Ehlers were crucial to their success.
The Carolina Hurricanes secured their first Stanley Cup in 20 years, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 with a strong defensive performance. Goalie Brandon Bussi recorded a playoff shutout, while Jackson Blake and Taylor Hall scored for Carolina.
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Brandon Bussi's parents were overcome with emotion as their son's team defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 in Game 5 of the NHL championship series. Bussi made 21 saves in the victory, bringing the Hurricanes one win away from the Stanley Cup.
Jordan Staal scored his sixth goal of the Stanley Cup final, sparking the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5. The Hurricanes now lead the best-of-seven series 3-2.
Erling Haaland and Norway's football team attended a Stanley Cup play-off game between Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights, showing support for the Hurricanes in a 4-2 win that puts them 3-2 up in the series.
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 5-3 in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, tying the series at 2-2. Jordan Staal scored the game-winning goal in the third period. Game 5 is Thursday in Carolina.
Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb's availability for Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Final is uncertain after he was struck in the face by a puck in Game 2, with his status awaiting further medical evaluation.
Seth Jarvis scored in overtime to give the Hurricanes a 4-3 win over the Golden Knights in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final
Tomas Hertl scored the game-winning goal with 3:24 left in the third period, giving the Vegas Golden Knights a 5-4 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final. Shea Theodore had a three-point performance for Vegas.
Ivan Barbashev of Vegas Golden Knights scored the first goal by a Russian player in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final. He has scored six goals in the current playoffs and 17 in his career.
The Vegas Golden Knights and Carolina Hurricanes will face off in the 2026 Stanley Cup Final, marking a new matchup in NHL history. Both teams feature Russian players, ensuring a Russian will win the Cup for the 11th straight year.
Claude Lemieux's brain will be donated to Boston University's CTE Center for research into the long-term effects of repetitive brain injuries. Lemieux, who died by suicide at 60, played nearly 1,500 NHL games and won the Stanley Cup four times.
The Carolina Hurricanes, led by Taylor Hall, Logan Stankoven, and Eric Robinson, dominated the Montreal Canadiens 6-1, winning the Eastern Conference final 4-1 and advancing to the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 20 years.
The Vegas Golden Knights swept the Colorado Avalanche 2-1, advancing to their third Stanley Cup Final in nine seasons, with Mark Stone and Cole Smith scoring the decisive goals.
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 of their first-round series (6 p.m. ET, TNT), with the Canadiens holding a 15-9 Game 7 record including 7-6 on the road. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 30 saves in Game 6 for his eighth career playoff shutout. Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche host the Minnesota Wild in Game 1 of their second-round matchup (9 p.m. ET, TNT). The best bet: Cole Caufield anytime goal scorer at +165.
The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 of their first-round series (6 p.m. ET, TNT), with the Canadiens holding a 15-9 all-time Game 7 record and Andrei Vasilevskiy looking to add to his eight career playoff shutouts. The Colorado Avalanche host the Minnesota Wild in Game 1 of their second-round matchup (9 p.m. ET, TNT), with Nathan MacKinnon one goal shy of tying Peter Forsberg for second on the franchise list. Saturday saw the Carolina Hurricanes defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 behind Logan Stankoven's two goals.
