News and Notes from Friday, May 29th, 2026
News
- The IIHF announced that Russia’s ban on international play for the 2026-27 has been annulled. The IIHF council will determine Russia’s eligibility on future competitions on an event-by-event basis.
Jersey Tracking and Mini Recaps
Montreal Canadiens v. Carolina Hurricanes – 8p ET – Game 5
- In Carolina, the Hurricanes look to close out the series and head to their first Stanley Cup Final in 20 years with a win over the Canadiens. In the first, Taylor Hall scores his fifth to give the Hurricanes the 1-0 lead and then Logan Stankoven nets his ninth to put Carolina up 2-0. Then, Eric Robinson scored his third as the Canes took the 3-0 lead. In the second, Jackson Blake scored his fifth to put Carolina up 4-0 and then Shayne Gostisbehere netted his second with a power play goal to give the Hurricanes the 5-0 lead. In the third, Montreal got on the board when Cole Caufield scored his sixth with a power play goal but then Seth Jarvis netted his third with a power play goal to give the Hurricanes the 6-1 victory over the Canadiens and 4-1 series victory to advance to the Stanley Cup final to take on the Vegas Golden Knights.
Today’s Games
- No Games Scheduled
Noteworthy in Hockey
- Remembering Claude Lemieux, a ‘bulldog’ and ‘softie’ whose death has the NHL reeling – (The Athletic – $)
- 32 Thoughts: The Podcast: The Perfect Storm Hit Montreal – (Sportsnet)
- Poulin and Stacey Major Decisions This Offseason – (The Hockey News)
- Abstreiter “Open To Anything” As New Opportunities Approach During PWHL Expansion – (The Hockey News)
- If The PWHL’s First Expansion Is Any Indication, Players Moving In This Round Of Expansion Are In For Major Pay Raises – (The Hockey News)
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