NHL Makes Historic Connor McDavid Announcement Amid Stanley Cup Final
NHL Makes Historic Connor McDavid Announcement Amid Stanley Cup Final originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Edmonton Oilers didn't get the result they wanted in Game 5, falling 5–2 to the Florida Panthers and slipping to the brink of elimination in the Stanley Cup Final.
Advertisement
In slightly better news amid their defeat, team captain Connor McDavid reached another historic milestone on Saturday.
McDavid finally broke through in the final, scoring his first goal of the series midway through the third period. That tally also gave him 150 career playoff points in just his 95th postseason game, making him the third-fastest player in NHL history to hit the mark.
'PLAYOFF. PERFORMER. 😤 Connor McDavid joins Wayne and Mario as the fastest players to 150 #StanleyCup Playoffs points!' the NHL posted on X, along with an image acknowledging the achievement.
Only Wayne Gretzky (in 68 games) and Mario Lemieux (in 86 games) reached that 150-figure earlier than McDavid.
Advertisement
The Oilers' superstar now sits alone in elite company, and he also leads this year's playoff field with 33 points in 21 games, tied with teammate Leon Draisaitl in total points but leading him in assists with 26 to Draisaitl's 22.
Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) celebrates scoring during the third period against the Florida Panthers in game five of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final.Perry Nelson-Imagn Images
Saturday's goal helped Edmonton briefly cut Florida's lead to 3–1, but Panthers forward Sam Reinhart answered 46 seconds later, and the Oilers couldn't close the gap. The Panthers added an empty-netter to seal it and earn the final 5-2 victory.
With McDavid's milestone coming in a loss, the Oilers now face back-to-back must-win games starting with Game 6 in Florida on Tuesday before — and only if they force Game 7 — returning to Edmonton for a finale on Friday.
Advertisement
Related: Oilers Coach's 'Unfortunate' Message About Stuart Skinner Decision
Related: Wayne Gretzky Reveals Early Origin of 'The Great One' Nickname
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
13 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Kawhi Leonard Named in Kevin Durant Trade Report on Sunday
Kawhi Leonard Named in Kevin Durant Trade Report on Sunday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Kevin Durant enjoyed another prolific season with the Phoenix Suns in 2024-25, averaging 26.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists across 62 games. He earned his 15th All-Star selection, eclipsed 30,000 career points, and maintained elite efficiency—shooting 52.7% overall and 43% from three. Advertisement However, despite Durant's breathtaking individual brilliance, team results fell short yet again. The Suns failed to reach the playoffs, finishing 36-46, a result that eventually led to the dismissal of head coach Mike Budenholzer. Due to the Suns' disappointing season, trade speculation around Durant has dominated headlines all summer. Phoenix's decision to trade him appears imminent, with league experts suggesting his tenure in Arizona will end as the franchise seeks to maximize return and shed luxury tax burden. Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35).Scott Wachter-Imagn Images His expiring $54.7 million contract adds urgency to both sides—Suns hoping for elite assets, Durant pursuing a true title contender. Advertisement Now, an unexpected suitor has emerged. On Sunday, ESPN's Brian Windhorst revealed on SportsCenter that the Toronto Raptors are 'lurking' in the Durant sweepstakes—even though they're not among his top-preferred destinations. Windhorst compared the situation to Toronto's 2018 trade for Kawhi Leonard: a bold one-year gamble to chase a championship. "This is somewhat reminiscent to what happened in 2018 when Kawhi Leonard was a free agent," Windhorst said. Toronto's interest makes sense. With a current core of Brandon Ingram, Scottie Barnes, and RJ Barrett, plus budding depth, the Raptors have the cap space and draft currency to propose a plausible trade—especially for a rental who could push them into serious playoff contention. Advertisement If acquired, the Raptors will add a four-time scoring champion and former league MVP in Durant, known for his offensive assets and killer instinct. His ability to stretch defenses with lethal shooting and reputation for high performances over the years would dramatically raise the ceiling for a team poised on the fringe of the Eastern Conference's upper tier. Related: Doc Rivers Makes Giannis Antetokounmpo Decision After Raptors News Related: Raptors Send Brandon Ingram Message After Giannis Antetokounmpo News This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
26 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Canadian Grand Prix 2025: How to watch today's F1 race, channel, time and more
Yahoo Canada is committed to finding you the best products at the best prices. We may receive a share from purchases made via links on this page. Pricing and availability are subject to change. The Canadian Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is this weekend, here's how to tune in. (Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports) Formula One heads to Montreal, Canada, for the Canadian Grand Prix this Sunday afternoon. The Pirelli Canadian Grand Prix takes place at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve and consists of 68 laps around the 4.36 km hybrid street circuit that occasionally features more groundhogs than cars on the track. You can catch this weekend's racing action on F1 TV Pro and ESPN+; here's everything you need to know about F1 this season, including how to watch this weekend's race, along with the full 2025 F1 grand prix schedule. How to watch the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix: Date: Sunday, June 15, 2025 Advertisement Time: Coverage begins at 12:30 p.m. ET, Race begins at 2 p.m. ET TV channel: ESPN Deportes Streaming: ESPN+, F1 TV Pro, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, or with a VPN When is the Canadian Grand Prix? Coverage of the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, June 15 begins at 12:30 p.m. ET, with the race itself starting at 2 p.m. You can also tune in to practices and qualifying races on Friday and Saturday. What channel is the Canadian Grand Prix on? You can tune into Sunday's race on ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes, which will broadcast the race live in Spanish. Practices and qualifying races will air across ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU and ESPN Deportes. Advertisement This season, ESPN+ will also offer alternate viewing options of the main event, including an Onboard Cameras Channel, which gives fans a look at the race from select drivers' perspectives, plus a Driver Tracker that plots every driver's location on the course in real time. For super fans who don't want to miss a single race, all the action is streamable through an F1 TV Pro subscription. Schedule of events at the 2025 Canadian Prix: All times Eastern Friday, June 13 Free Practice 1, 1:30 p.m. (ESPN3, ESPN Deportes, ESPNU, F1 TV) Free Practice 2, 5 p.m. (ESPN3, ESPN Deportes, ESPNU, F1 TV) Saturday, June 14 Free Practice 3, 12:30 p.m. (ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPN Deportes, F1 TV) Advertisement Qualifying, 4 p.m. (ESPN2, ESPN3, F1 TV) Sunday, June 15 Canadian Grand Prix, 2 p.m. (ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, F1 TV) How to watch the 2025 F1 season: Stream F1 races and practices F1 TV Pro An F1 TV Pro subscription lets you stream every F1 race live, plus all the practices, qualifying races and pre-race shows. F1 TV is also home to F1's post-race live shows, analysis, Tech Talks, documentaries and the official F1 archive. You can subscribe to F1 TV Pro for $11.99/month or pay $85 for the entire season. $84.99/year at F1 TV Stream alternate action at the Canadian Grand Prix on ESPN+ ESPN+ This weekend you can catch alternate camera views of the Canadian Grand Prix on ESPN+, including the Onboard Cameras Channel, which gives fans a look at the race from select drivers' perspectives, plus a Driver Tracker that plots every driver's location on the course in real time. If you're a general sports lover and want to occasionally tune into F1 coverage, an ESPN+ subscription is a great option. ESPN+ grants you access to exclusive ESPN+ content including live events, fantasy sports tools and premium ESPN+ articles. You can stream ESPN+ through an app on your smart TV, phone, tablet, computer and on $11.99/month at ESPN Watch the Canadian Grand Prix with the help of a VPN Looking for a way to stream F1 coverage from anywhere in the world without ESPN? One way to catch this weekend's coverage of the Canadian Grand Prix is with the help of a VPN. With a VPN, you can change your location to one in Austria and watch free coverage of the race on ServusTV. A VPN (virtual private network) helps protect your data, can mask your IP address and is perhaps most popular for being especially useful in the age of streaming. Whether you're looking to watch Friends on Netflix (which left the U.S. version of the streamer back in 2019) or tune in to the F1 race this weekend without a cable package, a VPN can help you out. Stream F1 coverage from anywhere ExpressVPN ExpressVPN offers 'internet without borders,' meaning you can tune into a Belgian or Austrian livestream of the race for free as opposed to paying for ESPN or ESPN+ for US coverage of F1. All you'll need to do is sign up for ExpressVPN, change your server location to one in Belgium and then find the F1 livestream on RTBF, or change your location to Austria to watch free coverage on ServusTV. ExpressVPN's added protection, speed and range of location options make it an excellent choice for first-time VPN users looking to stretch their streaming abilities, plus, it's Engadget's top pick for the best streaming VPN. Plus, the service offers a 30-day money-back guarantee, in case you're nervous about trying a VPN. From $4.99/month at ExpressVPN F1 2025 grand prix schedule: Sunday, June 15: Canadian Grand Prix, Circuit Gilles Villeneuve (12:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+) Advertisement Sunday, June 29: Austrian Grand Prix, Red Bull Ring (9 a.m. ET, ESPN) Sunday, July 6: British Grand Prix, Silverstone Circuit (10 a.m. ET, ESPN) Sunday, July 27: Belgian Grand Prix, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps (9 a.m. ET, ESPN) Sunday, August 3: Hungarian Grand Prix, Hangaroring (9 a.m. ET, ESPN) Sunday, August 31: Dutch Grand Prix, Circuit Zandvoort (9 a.m. ET, ESPN) Sunday, September 7: Italian Grand Prix, Monza Circuit (9 a.m. ET, ESPN) Sunday, September 21: Azerbaijan Grand Prix, Baku City Circuit (7 a.m. ET, ESPN) Sunday, October 5: Singapore Grand Prix, Marina Bay Street Circuit (8 a.m. ET, ESPN) Sunday, October 19: United States Grand Prix, Circuit of the Americas (3 p.m. ET, ESPN, ABC) Advertisement Sunday, October 26: Mexico City Grand Prix, Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez (4 p.m. ET, ESPN) Sunday, November 9: Sau Paulo Grand Prix, Interlagos Circuit (12 p.m. ET, ESPN) Saturday, November 22: Las Vegas Grand Prix, Las Vegas Strip Circuit (11 p.m. ET, ESPN, ABC) Sunday, November 30: Qatar Grand Prix, Lusail International Circuit (11 a.m. ET, ESPN) Sunday, December 7: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Marina Circuit (8 a.m. ET, ESPN) More ways to watch the 2025 F1 season:
Yahoo
30 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Sabres Potential Trade Partner: Colorado Avalanche
The Buffalo Sabres are entering the 2025 off-season as one of the key NHL teams to watch. As they try to re-jig the roster with the goal of ending their 14-year streak with no playoff appearances, the Sabres are highly-motivated to make a splash. But what are they likely to do on the trade front -- and what teams are out there that could be a trade partner? That's the focus of this new series on Sabres site. We began the series with a look at the Utah Mammoth. And today, we're turning our attention to one of the most active teams on the trade front last season -- the Colorado Avalanche: Advertisement TEAM: Colorado Avalanche CAP SPACE: $1.2 million FREE AGENTS: Jonathan Drouin, LW; Jimmy Vesey, LW; Joel Kirviranta, LW; Erik Johnson, D; Ryan Lindgren, D; Tucker Poolman, D; Sam Malinski, D (RFA) NEEDS: Offensive help, strength on the wing SABRES FIT? Avalanche GM Chris MacFarland was a mad wizard of sorts this season, completely making over his goaltending, and shocking the NHL with the trade of star right winger Mikko Rantanen. But while the deal gave a terrific jolt to the Avs in the regular season, they didn't have playoff success, losing to the Dallas Stars in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. That's simply not acceptable to a franchise with an extremely high-set competitive bar, so we expect the Avs will once again be a team that makes significant moves this summer. Advertisement Thus, it shouldn't be surprising that rumors are bubbling up concerning Avalanche forward Martin Necas -- the main part of the package MacFarland got from the Carolina Hurricanes in the first Rantanen trade. Speculation is that Necas isn't particularly pleased with the way he was used in Denver, and he'd be looking to explore other options. Necas still has a year left on his contract at $6.5 million per season, but the key part here is that he doesn't have any no-trade or no-move protection in his contract. And that's where the Sabres come into play. Buffalo could deal for Necas, employ him for the 2025-26 season, and see what happens at that point. And really, if Necas is looking to maximize his earnings, the Sabres could do that for him. Sabres Potential Trade Partner: Utah Mammoth Sabres Potential Trade Partner: Utah Mammoth This is the first file in what will be an ongoing series on Buffalo Sabres site. In these files, we're going to identify a number of teams the Sabres could be making a trade with this summer, and we'll be picking out specific players who could be trade targets for Buffalo. Advertisement Now, would Buffalo probably have to overpay Necas to stay long-term? Absolutely. But that's true of most players, given how much the Sabres have struggled for the past decade-and-a-half. You're not going to have many veterans of Necas' caliber giving Buffalo some type of hometown discount. But if you make the winning bid, and money is really what a top UFA is looking for, Buffalo can and should be the team that makes the most lucrative offer. What would it take to acquire Necas? Probably winger J.J. Peterka, an RFA also looking for a significant raise. Something tells us Peterka would love the opportunity to play alongside Avs superstars Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar. And Colorado would make this deal knowing they'd open up a good deal of salary cap space that allows them to make other moves this off-season. Peterka made only $855,834 this year, and while we still think the Sabres should try to keep him, moving the 23-year-old to Colorado in a deal for Necas would give Buffalo a dynamic offensive force, and the Avalanche would get a player who could get a healthy raise and still be paid far less than Necas is earning next season. In acquiring Necas, the Sabres would bring in someone determined to play well in a contract year, and given that Necas is still only 26 years old, he's still entering his prime. Buffalo GM Kevyn Adams should be taking big swings on the trade front, and landing Necas would certainly be a move that tells Sabres players the team intends to be a high-octane offensive group. Is Peterka In Position For An Offer Sheet? Is Peterka In Position For An Offer Sheet? Buffalo Sabres GM Kevyn Adams has a lot of balls in the air as the NHL Draft and July 1st approach. The Sabres have the ninth overall pick later this month, they are reportedly fielding offers for RFA defenseman Bowen Byram, and also have to deal with the contractual situation of winger JJ Peterka. Adams at the end-of-season media availability indicated that the Sabres hope to sign Peterka to an extension this summer, but rumors persist that the 23-year-old may prefer to play elsewhere, which prompted Advertisement Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff to place the young German forward as one of his top-five offer sheet candidates. A Necas/Peterka trade works for both sides. The Avs would get a youngster who could easily break the 30-goal mark as part of their elite offense, and not cost them as much as they were paying Necas. The Sabres, on the other hand, would add a veteran with something to prove, and money to aim for. The deal could pay dividends for each team, and those are the type of moves that get consummated. Even if Buffalo had to add a mid-tier draft pick to satisfy Colorado, it would be worth it for the Sabres. They've got enough draft assets and young players to turn to after dealing Peterka. They could use a top-tier offense creator to play with proven veterans like Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch, and Necas would certainly help in that regard. In any case, we expect the Avalanche and Sabres to be notable movers-and-shakers in terms of trades this summer. They've got a potential match here, and we can definitely see a scenario in which Necas becomes a Sabre, and Peterka becomes an Av. Let's see if Adams and MacFarland can make it happen.
