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Time of India
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Hockey legends who gave historic performances at NHL conference finals
NHL (via Getty Images) The NHL conference finals have seen hockey's most iconic moments, including notable players such as Jari Kurri and Wayne Gretzky and dynasties such as the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Edmonton Oilers. Since its beginning in the 1981-82 season as a conference finals format and later as the Eastern and Western Conferences, this round of the playoffs has provided classic performances, statistical achievements, and historic showdowns. Traditional NHL conference finals moments and marks 2025 NHL Conference Finals - Game 5: Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes The NHL conference finals have witnessed some of the best players and team performances in the annals of the sport. Wayne Gretzky, popularly referred to as 'The Great One', leads the way with the most assists (14) and points (18) in a single conference finals series—both of which were accomplished in 1985 in their series against the Chicago Blackhawks. The same set witnessed Jari Kurri collect a record 12 goals, the most by any player in a playoff set until now. Another standout was Paul Coffey, who not only recorded the most points (six) in one conference finals game but also holds the shared assist record in a game together with Glenn Anderson and Montreal Canadiens icon Toe Blake, with five assists. Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers top recent conference finals achievements This past year, the Florida Panthers swept the Eastern Conference Finals and made it to the Stanley Cup Final for three straight years from 2023 to 2025. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo With a gritty core at the helm, the Panthers swept twice against the Carolina Hurricanes and swept once against the New York Rangers and emerged as one of the most frequent playoff hopefuls of the 2020s. A legacy of excellence based on high-stakes performances From Michael Leighton's three shutouts in 2010 with the Philadelphia Flyers to the Los Angeles Kings' 2014 record-breaking run, there is a treasure in every NHL era of historic conference final runs. The New Jersey Devils, Boston Bruins, and Chicago Blackhawks are other teams that have felt their share of this round as well, adding to the playoff lore of elegance. Whether a blowout, such as the Edmonton Oilers' 11-goal game in 1985, or a closely fought seven-game war, such as the 1994 war of the New York Rangers against the New Jersey Devils, the conference finals are the center of NHL playoff suspense. Also read: Carolina Hurricanes set unwanted NHL record with 15 straight Eastern Conference Finals losses The NHL conference finals are just a prelude to the Stanley Cup—these are trial grounds for dynasties and legends. It was either Wayne Gretzky's mystic tears with the Edmonton Oilers or the Florida Panthers' contemporary rebirth, but the round always introduced hockey in its best form. While teams fight for a berth in the Stanley Cup Final, history continues to be written on this storied ground. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Indianapolis Star
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Maximalist must-haves: Free People's Memorial Day event has an extra 30% off all sale items
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Winnipeg Free Press
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Sports scoreboard for Saturday, May 24, 2025
Saturday's Scoreboard NHL Conference Finals Florida 6 Carolina 2 (Florida leads best-of-seven series 3-0) — Memorial Cup Preliminary Round At Rimouski, Que. London 3 Moncton 2 (OT) — PWHL Final Minnesota 2 Ottawa 1 (3OT) (Minnesota leads best-of-five series 2-1) — World Hockey Championship Semifinals At Stockholm, Sweden United States 6 Sweden 2 Switzerland 7 Denmark 0 — MLB American League Tampa Bay 3 Toronto 1 Minnesota 5 Kansas City 4 Houston 2 Seattle 1 Chicago White Sox 10 Texas 5 Cleveland 7 Detroit 5 Boston 6 Baltimore 5 (10), 1st game Baltimore 2 Boston 1, 2nd game National League N.Y. Mets 5 L.A. Dodgers 2 St. Louis 6 Arizona 5 Atlanta 7 San Diego 1 Pittsburgh 2 Milwaukee 1 Washington 3 San Francisco 0 Cincinnati 6 Chicago Cubs 4 Interleague N.Y. Yankees 13 Colorado 1 Miami 6 L.A. Angels 2 Philadelphia 9 Athletics 6 (11) — NBA Conference Finals Minnesota 143 Oklahoma City 101 (Oklahoma City leads best-of-seven series 2-1) — WNBA New York 90 Indiana 88 Atlanta 83 Dallas 75 — CEBL Vancouver 109 Edmonton 79 Niagara 88 Saskatchewan 86 — CFL Pre-Season Winnipeg 15 Saskatchewan 9 Ottawa 23 Montreal 7 Hamilton 24 Toronto 16 Calgary 31 Edmonton 4 — MLS Vancouver 3 Real Salt Lake 2 Nashville 2 Toronto FC 1 CF Montréal 2 Los Angeles FC 2 Seattle 1 FC Dallas 0 San Diego 2 LA Galaxy 1 Charlotte FC 3 Columbus 2 New York 2 D.C. United 0 Orlando City 1 Portland 0 Miami 3 Philadelphia 3 New England 3 Sporting Kansas City 3 Austin FC 1 Minnesota 1 Houston 3 San Jose 3 Colorado 1 St. Louis City 0 — Canadian Premier League Wanderers (Halifax) 2 Atletico (Ottawa) 0 Forge (Hamilton) 1 Pacific (Langford, B.C.) 0 — Northern Super League Calgary 1 Vancouver 1 — NLL Final Buffalo 15 Saskatchewan 6 (Buffalo wins best-of-three series 2-1) —
Fox Sports
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers - Final Score - May 24, 2025
Panthers roll over Hurricanes, move one game away from clinching, led by Barkov's 2 goals and an assist Panthers vs Hurricanes | ECF Game 3 Highlights | 5.24.25 It's raining CATS and GOALS ☔😸 NHL Game 3 Highlights | Hurricanes vs. Panthers - May 24, 2025 NHL Playoff Highlights | Hurricanes vs. Panthers | May 24, 2025 Carolina Hurricanes at Florida Panthers | Game Highlights | 5.24.25 2025 NHL Conference Finals - Game 3: Florida Panthers vs. Carolina Hurricanes Carolina Hurricanes at Florida Panthers | One-Minute Game Highlights | 5.24.25 FIVE in the 3rd has Florida on BRINK of Final return Boqvist BREAKS ANKLES 🫨 Panthers' Jesper Boqvist Blows Past Dmitry Orlov To Score Backhand Beauty vs. Hurricanes Tkachuk takes his new stick for a spin 🏒 Hurricanes' Stankoven Evens The Score In Game 3 Vs. Panthers Bob ROBS Stank 🥶 Panthers' Eetu Luostarinen Earns Game Misconduct After Illegal Hit On Jackson Blake NO-chetkov 🤯🚫 "Don't leave the net front boys!" | Panthers at Hurricanes ECF Game 2 Mic'd Up Seth Jarvis Sat Between McDavid & Crosby At 4 Nations 😳 Mic'd Up: North Carolina Courage at the Eastern Conference Final 🎤 Everything was coming up PANTHERS in Game 2 NHL EDGE: Panthers' power play success Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers Post Game Press Conference Panthers Celebrate By Firing Rats At Brad Marchand 🐀 PUCK LINE The Panthers needed to win by 2 goals or more to cover the puck line. They did cover, so people who took the Panthers won. TOTAL The over/under was 5.5 and the teams scored 8 goals, so people who bet the over won TEAM TO WIN The Panthers won at -149 odds so a bet of $149 won $249 total
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Alex Ovechkin's unexpected Moscow trip sparks speculation about NHL exit
Ovechkin's Moscow move fuels rumors of NHL farewell (Image via: Getty Images) When Alex Ovechkin speaks, the hockey world listens. But when he stays silent, it listens even harder. This time, it's not what Ovi said, but what he didn't and where he's heading that has everyone buzzing. At 39, with 21 NHL seasons under his belt and one year left on his five-year deal with the Washington Capitals, the Russian machine is once again the center of controversy. Is the Great 8 preparing for one final hurrah in D.C. or plotting a jaw-dropping return to his roots in Russia? Alex Ovechkin 's mysterious silence raises doubts about NHL future Reports have surfaced that Ovechkin will be flying to Moscow at the end of May. His agent, Gleb Chistyakov, stirred the pot further with a vague remark: 'There are certain plans… he will tell about them himself if he wants.' The ambiguity couldn't have been more deliberate. It wasn't a denial, it wasn't confirmation, it was bait. And the hockey world took it. Moscow isn't just a vacation spot for Ovi. It's home. It's where his hockey journey began with Dynamo Moscow, and where his legacy first sparked to life. His early days in the Russian Superleague weren't just a warm-up act, they were a warning shot to the NHL. Fast forward to today, and it wouldn't be out of character for him to close the circle where it all began. Adding fuel to the speculation, Dynamo Moscow's president Viktor Voronin isn't exactly playing coy. 'Of course, we are ready to accept him with pleasure,' he said. That's not diplomacy. That's a door wide open. All this comes just weeks after Ovechkin shut down retirement talk following a playoff exit against Carolina. Sure, he's under contract for one more year, but don't think for a second that makes his next move predictable. A broken leg didn't stop him from racking up 44 goals in 65 games, so don't expect logic to dictate his final chapter either. Also Read: 2025 NHL Conference Finals best bets: Eetu Luostarinen, Matt Duchene and top underrated playoff value picks to win big The NHL wants to believe Ovechkin's farewell tour is still on the books. But what if it never happens? What if he skips the sentimental send-off and bolts for Russia, rewriting his ending on his own terms? Whether this is misdirection or a calculated hint, Alex Ovechkin's next move isn't just a career decision. It could shake the very fabric of hockey history. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
