Happy Monday, everyone! If you need a quick smile to kick off your work week, just remember the New York Rangers were eliminated over the weekend!
On a brighter note, the Florida Panthers have made it back to the Stanley Cup Final for the second consecutive year. They are the first team to lose the SCF and return the following year since the Penguins in 2008 and 2009 .
Interestingly, the Panthers chose not to touch the Prince of Wales trophy this year, reversing their actions from last year. This contrasts with Sidney Crosby, who avoided touching it in 2008 but has grabbed it ever since. Whatever works, right? .
The Rangers’ offense faltered at the worst possible time, resulting in three consecutive one-goal losses to end their season. It’s a tough break for them .
In the Western Conference, Connor McDavid is on the verge of reaching the pinnacle after Edmonton’s Game 6 series-clinching win over Dallas last night . McDavid, with 30 playoff points, is now aiming to surpass Evgeni Malkin’s salary-cap era record of 36 playoff points. He added a highlight-reel goal last night, maneuvering past Miro Heiskanen for a beautiful finish .
The Stanley Cup Final schedule is out, with Game 1 set for Saturday night. If the series goes to seven games, it will conclude on June 24th, highlighting the influence of TV rights on scheduling .
In other news, Jack St. Ivany shared insights about his new contract with the Penguins and the impact of a motivational talk from Drew Doughty after a summer workout last year . Brayden Yager wrapped up his impressive season, earning the title of CHL’s Top Sportsman for the second year in a row .
Will the Penguins make a significant move this offseason? . If you missed it, check out our season recap of Alex Nedeljkovic .
Lastly, 30-year-old defenseman Xavier Ouellet, who spent the last two seasons with Wilkes, has reportedly agreed to sign with Dinamo Minsk of the KHL for next season .
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