The Buffalo Sabres hired Jarmo Kekalainen as a senior advisor to general manager Kevyn Adams, the...

The Buffalo Sabres hired Jarmo Kekalainen as a senior advisor to general manager Kevyn Adams, the team announced Friday.Kekalainen served as GM of the Columbus Blue Jackets from 2013 to 2024. Columbus made the postseason five times in a seven-year stretch under his guidance. The Finn was the first European GM in NHL history.He recently interviewed for the Islanders' GM vacancy before New York hired Mathieu Darche.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"As we navigated the process of hiring for this role, it very quickly became apparent that Jarmo was an ideal candidate to augment our front office," Adams said. "From his extensive history in scouting, his long tenure as an NHL general manager, and his vast experience at the international and European pro levels, Jarmo has a remarkable resume and a long history of success in this league."I spoke with a number of candidates about this role, and it's clear to me that Jarmo is a perfect fit for our team. I couldn't be more excited to add another significant piece to our front office as we continue the process of adding to our staff."Kekalainen immediately becomes one of the most experienced members of Buffalo's front office, along with associate GM Jason Karmanos. He even has more experience than Adams, who had little hockey operations experience before he was named GM in 2020.The Sabres also <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3282069" href="https://thescore.com/news/3282069">recently</a> added 18-year NHL veteran Eric Staal to the front office as a special assistant to Adams.

COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 11: Columbus Blue Jackets General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen addresses members of the media during Media Day at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH on September 11, 2019.

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Jonathan Toews' NHL comeback remains on track.  The former Chicago Blackhawks captain is 100% com...

<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/278" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/278">Jonathan Toews</a>' NHL comeback remains on track.The former Chicago Blackhawks captain is 100% committed to returning to the NHL in 2025-26, his agent Pat Brisson told <a href="https://x.com/PierreVLeBrun/status/1928153587789533325">TSN's Pierre LeBrun</a>.Toews' camp will begin taking calls from NHL teams now leading up to the start of free agency July 1, Brisson added.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Toews announced his intentions of a comeback December 2024. Teams expressed interest in signing him prior to the 2025 trade deadline, though he ultimately decided to wait until next season to resume his career. The Winnipeg Jets - Toews' hometown team - were among the interested parties.The 37-year-old hasn't played since 2022-23. He stepped away from the sport to battle chronic inflammatory response syndrome and symptoms of long COVID, which forced him out of the entire 2020-21 season and two months of the 2022-23 campaign.Toews' recovery included a trip to India where he underwent a five-week detox through a holistic form of alternative medicine known as Ayurveda that involved intense massages, induced vomiting, and enemas.The 2013 Selke Trophy winner tallied 15 goals and 16 assists in 53 games when he last played in 2022-23.Toews captained the Blackhawks to three Stanley Cups in 2010, 2013, and 2015. He's registered 883 points in 1,067 career games, plus another 119 points in 137 postseason contests. He won the Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP in 2010.

CHICAGO, IL - APRIL 13: Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) looks on after scoring a goal during a game between the Philadelphia Flyers and the Chicago Blackhawks on April 13, 2023 at the United Center in Chicago, IL.

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The Philadelphia Flyers re-signed pending restricted free-agent forward Tyson Foerster to a two-y...

The Philadelphia Flyers re-signed pending restricted free-agent forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9197" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9197">Tyson Foerster</a> to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $3.75 million, the team announced Thursday.He'll be an RFA once again at the end of the new deal.Foerster is coming off a breakout season in which he tallied 25 goals and 18 assists in 81 games. He notched 20 goals and 13 assists in his rookie year in 2023-24.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 6-foot-2, 215-pound winger has also shown strong defensive ability in his brief career. He's ranked second on the team in defensive goals above replacement to <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4076" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4076">Garnet Hathaway</a> over the last two seasons, per <a href="https://evolving-hockey.com/">Evolving-Hockey</a>.Foerster earned a spot on Canada's roster at the 2025 World Championship, where he notched two goals and an assist in seven games.The Flyers drafted Foerster 23rd overall in 2020.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/11203" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/11203">Noah Cates</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9997" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9997">Jakob Pelletier</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10517" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10517">Cam York</a> are Philadelphia's remaining RFAs.

BUFFALO, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: Tyson Foerster #71 of the Philadelphia Flyers looks on against the Buffalo Sabres during the first period at KeyBank Center on April 17, 2025 in Buffalo, New York.

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Mattias Ekholm is back.  The Edmonton Oilers defenseman played in Game 5 against the Dallas Stars...

<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1993" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1993">Mattias Ekholm</a> is back.The Edmonton Oilers defenseman played in Game 5 against the Dallas Stars on Thursday night. Ekholm missed the first 15 games of the postseason because of an undisclosed injury. He last played April 11 against the San Jose Sharks.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The 35-year-old veteran started the game in his usual spot on the top defense pair with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7827" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7827">Evan Bouchard</a>.<figure class="article-segment--table"><div class="table-responsive"><table>
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</table></div></figure><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5551" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5551">Troy Stecher</a> was the odd-man out on the back end.Ekholm recorded 33 points in 65 games this season while averaging 22:12 per contest - the third-most among Oilers skaters. The 6-foot-5, 225-pound stalwart was acquired from the Nashville Predators at the 2023 trade deadline.Veteran forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1700" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1700">Jeff Skinner</a> also re-entered the lineup with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1723" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1723">Zach Hyman</a> out after he was <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3292693" href="https://thescore.com/news/3292693">injured</a> in Game 4. It was the second career playoff game for Skinner, who had been scratched since appearing in Game 1 against the Los Angeles Kings in Round 1.The Oilers are one win away from setting up a Stanley Cup Final rematch with the Florida Panthers. They held a 3-1 series lead on the Stars in the Western Conference Final entering Thursday's action.

EDMONTON, CANADA - APRIL 11: Mattias Ekholm #14 of the Edmonton Oilers warms up prior to the game against the San Jose Sharks at Rogers Place on April 11, 2025, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving admitted that the fabric of his team may requi...

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving admitted that the fabric of his team may require some alteration in order to get over the hump in the postseason."We've got to find a way to create the team, both between the ears and personnel, to be our best at the most critical moments. There's some DNA that has to change in our team," Treliving told reporters Thursday. "If you keep getting to the same result - and that's not to dismiss a lot of the good that happened up to it - when you keep getting the same result, there's some DNA that needs to change."The Maple Leafs own the NHL's longest-active playoff streak at nine seasons but have only advanced beyond Round 1 twice in that span, never making it past Round 2.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The club failed to step up in those critical moments Treliving was speaking of, notably coming out flat in blowout losses in Games 5 and 7 on home ice in a Round 2 loss to the Florida Panthers this season."They've set the bar in our division. They've set the bar in our league. That's what we aspire to," Treliving said of the Panthers, who have reached their third straight Stanley Cup Final.All nine of those Maple Leafs playoff runs have included <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5586" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5586">Auston Matthews</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4718" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4718">Mitch Marner</a>, <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4180" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4180">William Nylander</a>, and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2856" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2856">Morgan Rielly</a>. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/794" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/794">John Tavares</a> has been with the club for the last seven."When you run up against that wall, and it happens time and time again, that leaves some scars," Treliving said. "There's experience that you get from that, and the more times you go through things, but ultimately, you might just have to change something."Change to the Maple Leafs' core could finally become a reality this offseason, as Marner and Tavares are both pending unrestricted free agents. When asked about Marner, Treliving said the two sides spoke at the end of the season, but he added it was too early to enter any potential contract discussions."I think Mitch is a tremendous player. I think he's a star. We're in that process right now," Treliving said. "Mitch and I had a discussion. It's emotional right now. My discussion with Mitch was, 'Let's all take a step back, let's take a deep breath.'"Marner, 28, is coming off a career-high 102-point season. However, he's developed into a whipping boy of sorts among the team's fan base for his inability to step up when it matters most. Marner has managed zero goals and six assists in 16 career playoff games when the Maple Leafs have had a chance to eliminate opponents.

TORONTO. Brad Treliving Leafs GM addresses the media.New Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube being introduced. (R.J.Johnston/Toronto Star) R.J. Johnston/Toronto Star (R.J. Johnston/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

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Monday was a big night for Carolina Hurricanes rookies.  Logan Stankoven scored the game-winner i...

Monday was a big night for Carolina Hurricanes rookies.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10707" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10707">Logan Stankoven</a> scored the game-winner in a 3-0 victory in Game 4, beating <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1631" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1631">Sergei Bobrovsky</a> upstairs off the rush. But the partial break wouldn't have materialized without a quick, no-look feed by fellow rookie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9243" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9243">Alexander Nikishin</a>.The assist was the first career point for Nikishin, who was playing in his third NHL game after coming over to North America in April following the conclusion of his KHL season.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"He's been an absolute monster for us," Stankoven told <a href="https://x.com/NHL_On_TNT/status/1927197859272642569">TNT</a> postgame. "It's not easy for him coming overseas so quickly and getting integrated with us. Just a great play by him there, a quick up. Nice to pot that. He's been unbelievable. When one guy goes down, it's nice to have guys like that step up."With blue-liners <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4610" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4610">Jalen Chatfield</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6471" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6471">Sean Walker</a> out with injuries, Nikishin logged 18:54 in Game 3 and 18:53 in Game 4. Fellow rookie defenseman <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10627" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10627">Scott Morrow</a> was limited to just 8:33 on Monday.Nikishin, 23, doesn't speak English but has been paired with fellow Russian <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1906" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1906">Dmitry Orlov</a> for the last two contests to help ease the transition."He played great," teammate <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4716" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4716">Jaccob Slavin</a> <a href="https://x.com/NHL_On_TNT/status/1927199190116909056">said</a>. "Huge congrats to him for getting his first point. He played a heck of a game. Came in here, stepped up, played some big minutes. He's got a good head on his shoulders. Lots of smiles for him. He's having fun out there."The Hurricanes drafted Nikishin in the third round in 2020, but he quickly skyrocketed up their prospect rankings. The 6-foot-4, 216-pounder led all KHL defensemen in points in two of the last three seasons.

SUNRISE, FLORIDA - MAY 26: Alexander Nikishin #21 of the Carolina Hurricanes skates with the puck against Jesper Boqvist #70 of the Florida Panthers during the third period in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena on May 26, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida.

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The Carolina Hurricanes avoided elimination by blanking the Florida Panthers 3-0 in Monday's Game...

The Carolina Hurricanes avoided elimination by blanking the Florida Panthers 3-0 in Monday's Game 4.The win ended the Canes' 15-game Eastern Conference Final losing streak that dated back to 2009.Carolina's last win at this stage came June 1, 2006, in Game 7 against the Buffalo Sabres when then-captain Rod Brind'Amour scored the game-winner to send the Hurricanes to the Stanley Cup Final. Brind'Amour, now the club's coach, led the franchise to its only Stanley Cup win that year.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The Hurricanes were swept in three straight trips to the conference finals - by the Penguins in 2009, the Bruins in 2019, and the Panthers in 2023 - before dropping the first three games against Florida this year.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2583" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2583">Frederik Andersen</a>, who was benched for Game 3 in favor of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/12697" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/12697">Pyotr Kochetkov</a> following back-to-back poor performances to open the series, bounced back in a huge way with a 20-save shutout.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10707" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10707">Logan Stankoven</a> scored the game-winner with a top-corner snipe midway through the second period. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5681" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5681">Sebastian Aho</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1033" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1033">Jordan Staal</a> added empty-netters.

SUNRISE, FL - MAY 26: Logan Stankoven #22 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates his second period goal with teammates Dmitry Orlov #7 and Jordan Staal #11 of the Carolina Hurricanes during Game Four of the Eastern Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena on May 26, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida.

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Ottawa Charge netminder Gwyneth Philips won the Ilana Kloss playoff MVP award despite her team fa...

Ottawa Charge netminder <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pwhl/players/15830" href="https://thescore.com/pwhl/players/15830">Gwyneth Philips</a> won the Ilana Kloss playoff MVP award despite her team falling to the Minnesota Frost in the PWHL Finals on Monday.Philips led all PWHL goalies with eight games played, a .952 save percentage, and a 1.23 goals-against average during the postseason. She posted a 4-4 record, with all four of her losses coming in overtime.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Gwyneth Philips is your PWHL playoff MVP 🏆<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PWHL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PWHL</a> <a href="https://t.co/tUoYl3nNXU">pic.twitter.com/tUoYl3nNXU</a>— TSN (@TSN_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSN_Sports/status/1927160623273500726?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 27, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Philips turned aside 36 of 38 shots in Monday's 2-1 Game 4 loss.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>The honor comes on the heels of a stellar rookie campaign for the Northeastern University product. Philips finished fourth among qualified goalies with a .919 save percentage in 15 regular-season games.

ST PAUL, MINNESOTA - MAY 24: Gwyneth Philips #33 of the Ottawa Charge reaches for the puck during the second period against the Minnesota Frost at Xcel Energy Center on May 24, 2025 in St Paul, Minnesota.

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The Minnesota Frost have gone back-to-back.The Frost won their second straight Walter Cup on Monday, defeating the Ottawa Charge 2-1 in overtime in Game 4 of the best-of-five PWHL Finals.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pwhl/players/15746" href="https://thescore.com/pwhl/players/15746">Liz Schepers</a> scored the Cup-clinching winner in overtime.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
THE MINNESOTA FROST ARE YOUR 2025 PWHL CHAMPIONS!!!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PWHL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PWHL</a> <a href="https://t.co/6L3Wum1QGi">pic.twitter.com/6L3Wum1QGi</a>— TSN (@TSN_Sports) <a href="https://twitter.com/TSN_Sports/status/1927157096560116169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 27, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Schepers also scored the game-winning goal in Minnesota's Cup-clinching victory in the 2024 PWHL Finals.The Frost jumped out to a 1-0 lead with <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pwhl/players/15740" href="https://thescore.com/pwhl/players/15740">Kelly Pannek</a>'s icebreaker midway through the second. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pwhl/players/15820" href="https://thescore.com/pwhl/players/15820">Tereza Vanišová</a> notched the equalizer in the third, which forced overtime for the fourth consecutive game of the PWHL Finals.Both goalies were superb Monday, but Minnesota's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pwhl/players/15753" href="https://thescore.com/pwhl/players/15753">Maddie Rooney</a> outdueled Ottawa's <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///pwhl/players/15830" href="https://thescore.com/pwhl/players/15830">Gwyneth Philips</a>, stopping 33 of 34 shots in the victory. Philips turned aside 36 of 38 shots in the game and was <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3291977" href="https://thescore.com/news/3291977">named</a> playoff MVP despite the losing effort.The Frost won both of their Walter Cups in underdog fashion, entering the playoffs as the league's No. 4 seed in 2024 and 2025.

ST. PAUL, MN - MAY 26: The Minnesota Frost pose with the Walter Cup after Game Four of the 2025 Walter Cup Finals between the Minnesota Frost and Ottawa Charge on May 26, 2025 at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN.

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Stars forward Mikko Rantanen heaped praise on Oilers goaltender Stuart Skinner after Edmonton's 6...

Stars forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4772" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4772">Mikko Rantanen</a> heaped praise on Oilers goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6553" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6553">Stuart Skinner</a> after Edmonton's 6-1 victory over Dallas in Game 3 of the Western Conference Final on Sunday."I think Skinner was the difference-maker tonight. He was really good," Rantanen told reporters postgame. "He made key saves even when it was 3-1. (Tyler Seguin) had a Grade A in the slot, he makes the save, and 10 seconds later it's 4-1. He was the MVP of the match, I would say."The Stars outshot the Oilers 34-24 and controlled 69.92% of the expected goals at five-on-five, according to <a href="https://www.naturalstattrick.com/">Natural Stat Trick</a>. Dallas was particularly dominant in the second period, racking up 21 shots and 10 high-danger scoring chances, but Skinner stood strong, allowing just one goal.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Five-on-five we've got to find a way to finish our chances a little bit more," Rantanen said. "Obviously Skinner's making good saves, but we've got to make life harder for him."It's been a true Jekyll and Hyde postseason for Skinner. When he's struggled, it's been really ugly. But when he's been on his game, he's been nearly unbeatable. Skinner's made eight starts this postseason, posting a 4-4 record. In his four losses he owns a dismal .816 save percentage. But in four wins his save percentage is an otherworldly .991.Stars goalie <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/8282" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/8282">Jake Oettinger</a>, meanwhile, struggled mightily in Game 3, allowing six goals on 24 shots. Dallas head coach Pete DeBoer was quick to defend his netminder, though."We wouldn't be sitting here in the conference finals without Jake Oettinger and how he's played," DeBoer said. "Tonight was one of those games where they were opportunistic. Then once they got the lead, we're pushing to get back in and there's Grade A's the other way. The one thing I know about Jake Oettinger for me is he's one of the best response goalies in the league. I know he's not going to drag around tonight's game."Oettinger posted a .919 save percentage in Rounds 1 and 2 against the Colorado Avalanche and Winnipeg Jets, but he's struggled with an .842 mark thus far versus the Oilers.Edmonton leads the series 2-1.

EDMONTON, AB - MAY 25: Dallas Stars Right Wing Mikko Rantanen (96) calls for a pass behind Edmonton Oilers Goalie Stuart Skinner (74) in the second period of game three of Stanley Cup Playoffs Conference Final Edmonton Oilers game versus the Dallas Stars on May 25, 2025 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, AB.

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Edmonton Oilers winger Connor Brown exited Sunday's Game 3 victory over the Dallas Stars with an ...

Edmonton Oilers winger <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3202" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3202">Connor Brown</a> exited Sunday's Game 3 victory over the Dallas Stars with an apparent injury.Brown left the contest after taking a hard hit from <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1725" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1725">Alex Petrovic</a> in the second period.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Connor Brown went to the dressing room after taking this hit from Alex Petrovic <a href="https://t.co/0dryQmYjMi">pic.twitter.com/0dryQmYjMi</a>— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1926744235664937125?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 25, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch didn't provide an update on Brown postgame.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Petrovic wasn't penalized for the contact.Brown has enjoyed a solid postseason, contributing five goals and three assists in 14 games.Edmonton defeated Dallas 6-1 to take a 2-1 series advantage.

EDMONTON, CANADA - MAY 12: Connor Brown #28 of the Edmonton Oilers in action during Game Four of the Second Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Vegas Golden Knights at Rogers Place on May 12, 2025, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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The United States won its first gold medal at the IIHF World Championship since 1933, defeating Switzerland 1-0 in overtime Sunday.Buffalo Sabres star <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5611" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5611">Tage Thompson</a> scored the golden goal in the final.<figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
This moment will go down in history 🇺🇸 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MensWorlds?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MensWorlds</a> <a href="https://t.co/uYW7vljiFl">pic.twitter.com/uYW7vljiFl</a>— USA Hockey (@usahockey) <a href="https://twitter.com/usahockey/status/1926750528781902234?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 25, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/12746" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/12746">Logan Cooley</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4511" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4511">Brady Skjei</a> recorded the assists. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9893" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9893">Jeremy Swayman</a> stopped all 25 shots he faced for the shutout.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Swiss national team veteran Leonardo Genoni stood tall in the opposite crease, turning aside 39 of 40 shots. Genoni was named tournament MVP after setting the modern-era shutout streak. The 37-year-old finishes the tournament with a .953 save percentage and four shutouts.Outside of the OIympics, this is the second gold medal for the United States. The Americans also won gold at the 1960 Olympics, which, at the time, doubled as the World Championship.It's the second consecutive silver medal for Switzerland, which lost to Czechia in the final a year ago. The Swiss have never won gold.

US forward #92 Logan Cooley (C) celebrates after his team mates US forward #72 Tage Thompson (L) scored the goal to win gold during the overtime of the IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship final match between Switzerland and USA in Stockholm, on May 25, 2025.

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Switzerland put an end to Denmark's Cinderella run at the IIHF World Hockey Championship on Saturday, cruising to a 7-0 victory in the semifinals.The Swiss will play the United States in Sunday's gold-medal game. Denmark, which beat Canada in the quarters, will face Sweden for bronze in an attempt to earn its first medal at the tournament.Switzerland is looking to capture its first gold medal at the tournament. The team has won four silver medals, including in 2024, when it lost to Czechia in the gold-medal game.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1826" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1826">Nino Niederreiter</a> was a force for the Swiss, scoring two of the its three goals in the opening period. Ken Jager added the other in the opening frame, while <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5714" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5714">Denis Malgin</a> scored the lone goal of the second period to make it 4-0. Sandro Schmid, Damien Riat, and Tyler Moy tallied in the third.Swiss national team veteran Leonardo Genoni was stellar in the crease, making 17 saves in the shutout.

Switzerland's forward #22 Nino Niederreiter celebrates his 1-0 during the IIHF Men's Ice Hockey World Championship semi-final match between Switzerland and Denmark in Stockholm, on May 24, 2025.

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Carolina Hurricanes goaltender <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/12697" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/12697">Pyotr Kochetkov</a> started Game 3 against the Florida Panthers on Saturday.Hurricanes head coach Rod Brind'Amour said prior to the contest that he wants to "change the vibe" with the Canes trailing 2-0 in the series.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/2583" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/2583">Frederik Andersen</a> has started 11 of Carolina's 12 games this postseason, but the veteran has been shelled for nine goals on 36 shots so far in the Eastern Conference Final. He entered the series with a .937 save percentage in the playoffs, but it's now down to .907.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Kochetkov entered Game 2 in relief of Andersen and stopped four of five shots. He posted an .897 save percentage in 47 starts during the regular season. The 25-year-old owns a 2-4 record with an .871 save percentage in nine career playoff appearances.

RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - APRIL 29: Pyotr Kochetkov #52 of the Carolina Hurricanes warms up before the game against the New Jersey Devils of Game Five of the First Round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Lenovo Center on April 29, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Florida Panthers forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3945" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3945">Sam Reinhart</a> was unable to play in Saturday's Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final because of a lower-body injury.The 29-year-old winger is considered day-to-day, head coach Paul Maurice said. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9848" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9848">Jesper Boqvist</a> entered the lineup in Reinhart's place.Reinhart suffered the ailment from a hit by <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/5681" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/5681">Sebastian Aho</a> in Game 2 against the Carolina Hurricanes.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div><figure class="article-segment--embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Sam Reinhart has gone to the dressing room following this hit from Sebastian Aho <a href="https://t.co/7OIFajHkLq">pic.twitter.com/7OIFajHkLq</a>— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportsnet/status/1925716484136792228?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 23, 2025</a>
</blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></figure>He's registered four goals and seven assists in 14 games this postseason. Reinhart paced the Panthers with 39 goals and 81 points during the regular season.Boqvist hasn't played since Game 6 of Round 2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs. He's tallied two points in nine games this postseason after potting a career-high 12 goals during the regular season.The Panthers lead the series 2-0.

RALEIGH, NC - MAY 20: Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) and Florida Panthers center Sam Reinhart (13) battle for the puck along the boards during game one of the Eastern Conference Final of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs between the Florida Panthers and the Carolina Hurricanes on May 20, 2025 at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4560" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4560">Connor McDavid</a> isn't here for the narrative that the Edmonton Oilers are an offensive juggernaut and nothing else. "Yes, we can play defense," McDavid told reporters following Edmonton's 3-0 win in Friday's Game 2 against the Dallas Stars. "We're a different team than years past. Probably not as run and gun as we've been in years past."<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/6553" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/6553">Stuart Skinner</a> made 25 saves in the victory for his third shutout in the last four games. He blanked the Vegas Golden Knights in Games 4 and 5 of Round 2 to help Edmonton advance to the Western Conference Final.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Stu was great," McDavid added.The captain continued: "The forwards are coming back really hard. Everybody's selling out blocking shots. It's that time of year. That's what it takes."Skinner's three shutouts this postseason tied the franchise's single playoff record, previously set by Curtis Joseph in 1998. Skinner now has four career playoff shutouts, passing Bill Ranford for second on the Oilers' all-time list, and sits one back of Joseph."Stu was phenomenal," forward <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1723" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1723">Zach Hyman</a> said. "The chances that they did get he shut the door."Head coach Kris Knoblauch noted that while the Oilers did battle hard defensively, Skinner was there to come up clutch when the Stars did generate chances."Part of the reason we're talking about how much better we were defensively is, yeah we had breakdowns tonight, we did give up some good chances. The one that I think about is early in the third period on the breakaway, and Stu comes up big," Knoblauch said. "He made some really big saves for us tonight. Yes our team had some blocked shots, and yeah we defended well. But Stu had a lot of timely saves."Skinner was particularly strong in the third period, turning aside nine shots and thwarting all seven of Dallas' high-danger scoring chances.The Edmonton native got off to a rough start this postseason and was pulled in favor of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1766" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1766">Calvin Pickard</a> after Game 2 of Round 1. But Skinner has been sharp ever since re-entering the crease for an injured Pickard in Round 2. Overall, he owns an .890 save percentage and a 2.90 goals-against average in seven appearances this postseason.

DALLAS, TEXAS - MAY 21: Connor McDavid #97 of the Edmonton Oilers celebrates a goal by teammate Leon Draisaitl (not pictured) against the Dallas Stars during the first period in Game One of the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs at American Airlines Center on May 21, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.

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The United States played spoiler in front of a crowd full of yellow jerseys at the IIHF World Championship on Saturday, defeating host Sweden 6-2 in the semifinals at Avicii Arena in Stockholm.The U.S. hasn't won gold at the IIHF World Championship since 1933, although it won gold at the 1960 Olympics, which, at the time, doubled as the World Championship. The Americans have won seven medals since 1960, all bronze, with the last coming in 2021.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4511" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4511">Brady Skjei</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/12716" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/12716">Cutter Gauthier</a> scored for the United States in the first period before <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4659" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4659">Conor Garland</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/7646" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/7646">Mikey Eyssimont</a> tacked on two more in the middle frame.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>Sweden made a push in the third period with a pair of goals from <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4180" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4180">William Nylander</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/3001" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/3001">Elias Lindholm</a>, but it proved to be too little, too late. <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/13808" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/13808">Jackson LaCombe</a> added a fifth goal for the U.S. to seal the victory before <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10496" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10496">Shane Pinto</a>'s empty-netter.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/9893" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/9893">Jeremy Swayman</a> was sharp when called upon for the Americans, stopping 27 of 29 shots.<a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/1677" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/1677">Jacob Markstrom</a> was pulled from the Sweden net in favor of <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/10808" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/10808">Samuel Ersson</a> after allowing four goals on 20 shots.The U.S. will play Switzerland in Sunday's gold-medal game.

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN - MAY 24: USA celebrate a goal scored by Cutter Gauthier of United States during the 2025 Ice Hockey World Championship match between Sweden and USA at Avicii Arena on May 24, 2025 in Stockholm, Sweden.

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The New York Islanders announced Friday that they hired Mathieu Darche as general manager and executive vice president.Darche had worked in the Tampa Bay Lightning's front office since 2019 and held the position of assistant GM and director of hockey operations for the last three seasons.The 48-year-old won back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Lightning in 2020 and 2021.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Mathieu is the perfect choice to lead our hockey operations," Islanders operating partner John Collins said. "He will be given every resource available to put the Islanders first-in-class on the ice, with our business initiatives, and in the community."Darche has been highly coveted around the league, interviewing with the Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks, Montreal Canadiens, and Chicago Blackhawks regarding their respective GM vacancies over the last few years.Lou Lamoriello held the role of president and GM for the Islanders before it was announced in April that they wouldn't be renewing his contract.The Islanders reportedly interviewed Jarmo Kekalainen and Marc Bergevin for the GM job and also expressed interest in Brendan Shanahan for a front-office role.New York holds the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft.

EDMONTON, ALBERTA - SEPTEMBER 28: Mathieu Darche of the Tampa Bay Lightning holds the Stanley Cup following the series-winning victory over the Dallas Stars in Game Six of the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Rogers Place on September 28, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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PWHL Vancouver hired Cara Gardner Morey as the first general manager in franchise history, the league announced Friday.Gardner Morey has served as the head coach of Princeton University's women's hockey program since 2017."Cara brings exceptional experience at all levels of the game, a deep understanding of player development, and an unwavering passion for advancing women's sports," said Jayna Hefford, PWHL executive vice president of hockey operations.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"Her track record at Princeton speaks for itself – instilling a strong culture, recruiting top talent, developing elite athletes, and winning championships. Cara becoming general manager of PWHL Vancouver is a powerful addition to our league."Vancouver and Seattle were awarded PWHL expansion franchises in April and will join the league next season. The expansion draft is set for June 9."I'm incredibly honored to step into the role of general manager and lead the PWHL team in Vancouver," Gardner Morey said. "It's a privilege to help bring the best women's hockey to one of the greatest cities in the world. We'll build a team that reflects Vancouver's passionate spirit - one that competes for the Walter Cup and becomes part of the city's fabric. I can't wait to get started. Let's build something incredible together, Vancouver!"

25 April 2023, Canada, Vancouver: Vancouver skyline. Photo: Britta Pedersen/dpa

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The Toronto Maple Leafs won't replace team president Brendan Shanahan, Maple Leafs Sports &amp; Entertainment president and CEO Keith Pelley announced Friday.Pelley also confirmed that Brad Treliving will remain the club's general manager and Craig Berube will stay on as head coach.Treliving reported to Shanahan under the previous organizational structure but will now report directly to Pelley.<div class="the-score-article-ad-unit"></div>"I have my utmost confidence in Brad and my utmost confidence in Craig," Pelley said. "I'm not looking to replace Brendan. I'm looking to work closer with Brad and work closer with Craig."Pelley added that whether Treliving takes on a larger role in the organization is "something that will be determined down the road."In the meantime, all hockey operations decisions will be left to Treliving and his staff."I'm not going to be deciding who we draft and what free agents we're going to sign," Pelley said. "My role is to be a sounding board. My role is to try to create a culture and chemistry within that organization that builds a culture of winning championships."The Maple Leafs <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///news/3289894" href="https://thescore.com/news/3289894">announced</a> Thursday they won't be renewing Shanahan's contract after 11 seasons on the job."This was my decision," Pelley said. "I had the support of ownership."Shanahan's departure comes in the wake of yet another disappointing playoff exit for the Maple Leafs. They've reached the playoffs nine straight seasons - the longest active streak in the league - but haven't made it beyond Round 2 since 2002. They took the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers to seven games but lost in embarrassing fashion with a 6-1 defeat on home ice.Treliving was not present at the press conference in order to attend his daughter's graduation in Calgary. Pelley said he plans to sit down and have dinner with Treliving on Sunday. He already had dinner with Berube on Thursday.Pelley was also asked about pending unrestricted free agents <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/4718" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/4718">Mitch Marner</a> and <a data-in-app-uri="thescore:///nhl/players/794" href="https://thescore.com/nhl/players/794">John Tavares</a>. He reiterated that would be a question for Treliving to answer but that he's open to the idea of change."Further change will probably be needed to get us to the next level and yesterday was the first step in that direction," Pelley said.

TORONTO.Keith Pelley, CEO (L) shakes the hand of Craig Berube, head coach,(R) New Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube being introduced. (R.J.Johnston/Toronto Star) R.J. Johnston/Toronto Star (R.J. Johnston/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

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