:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/69417524/usa_today_16212593.0.jpg)
In Case You Missed It:
Carolina Hurricanes sank their own ship and squandered a two-goal lead to drop game four.
Reading Assignments:
- Montreal Canadiens continue to frustrate the Winnipeg Jets, take a commanding lead in the second-round series. [Sportsnet]
- Evgeni Malkin underwent knee surgery and is out indefinitely. [TribuneLive]
The Selke Trophy finalists are here!
— NHL (@NHL) June 6, 2021
Will Patrice Bergeron take home the award for a record fifth time? #NHLAwards @NHLdotcom has more ➡️ https://t.co/Q9A5ePhQms pic.twitter.com/ag2vwdgB8Q
- Canada and the NHL reach an agreement to allow for cross-border travel during the playoffs. [Washington Post]
- Boston Bruins contemplating changes ahead of tonight’s game five. [NHL]
- USA National team takes home the bronze medal at the 2021 IIHF World Championship. [USA Hockey]
And here's the slick Drury goal! #MensWorlds pic.twitter.com/BcxY2qDwqt
— USA Hockey (@usahockey) June 6, 2021
- Canada defeated Finland to win the gold medal. [CBC Sports]
- Vegas Golden Knights win game four and even the series behind a Jonathan Marchessault hat trick. It was his first career playoff hat trick. [NHL]
Gotta throw that hat, @RobinLehner #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/n4MflEULzB
— NHL GIFs (@NHLGIFs) June 7, 2021
- Goalie Taya Currie becomes the first female player to ever be drafted into the Ontario Hockey League. She was selected by the Sarnia Sting in the 14th round. [ESPN]
Round 2
| Series | Previous Game | Standings | Next Game (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series | Previous Game | Standings | Next Game (ET) |
| #1 Colorado Avalanche vs #2 Vegas Golden Knights | Golden Knights win 6-3 | Golden Knights win 4-2 | - |
| #3 Winnipeg Jets vs #4 Montreal Canadiens | Canadiens win 3-2 (OT) | Canadiens win 4-0 | - |
| #3 Boston Bruins vs #4 New York Islanders | Islanders win 6-2 | Islanders win 4-2 | - |
| #1 Carolina Hurricanes vs #3 Tampa Bay Lightning | Lightning win 2-0 | Lightning win 4-1 | - |