Samwise NHL & Hockey Newsletter
Monday, May 11, 2026
Jackson Blake's Overtime Goal Seals Carolina Sweep of Philadelphia
Jackson Blake scored 5:31 into overtime Saturday night, lifting the Carolina Hurricanes to a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Second Round. The goal completed a four-game sweep and sent Carolina back to the Eastern Conference Final for the third time in four seasons. Blake, who scored twice in the contest, beat goaltender Dan Vladar with a shot from the slot that glanced off the glove. Logan Stankoven also scored in regulation for Carolina. Frederik Andersen stopped 15 of 17 shots. The Hurricanes, now 8-0 this postseason, will face the winner of the Montreal–Buffalo series.
Sources: NHL.com
Ducks Stun Golden Knights in Game 4 to Level Western Series at 2–2
The Anaheim Ducks evened their Western Conference Second Round series against the Vegas Golden Knights at two games apiece Sunday, winning Game 4 by a score of 4-3 in Anaheim. Beckett Sennecke, Mikael Granlund, Alex Killorn, and Ian Moore scored for the Ducks, who converted two power-play goals after going 0-for-11 on the man advantage in the series. Cutter Gauthier added three assists. Vegas played without injured captain Mark Stone, missing since Game 3. Lukas Dostal made 18 saves. Game 5 is scheduled for Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Sources: NHL.com
Newhook Scores Twice as Canadiens Rout Sabres, Take 2–1 Series Lead
Alexander Newhook scored twice, including an empty-net goal, and Jakub Dobes made 26 saves as the Montreal Canadiens routed the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Second Round on Saturday. Montreal now leads the best-of-seven series 2-1. The Canadiens trailed 1-0 after Tage Thompson scored 53 seconds in, then scored four consecutive goals to seize control. Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky each added power-play goals. Kirby Dach and Zachary Bolduc also found the net. Game 4 takes place Tuesday in Buffalo, where the Sabres will look to square the series before Montreal can extend the lead.
Sources: NHL.com
Golden Knights Lose Captain Stone to Lower-Body Injury for Game 4
Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone missed at least Game 4 of the second round after leaving the previous game with a lower-body injury. Stone, who had recorded seven points — three goals and four assists — in nine games this postseason before going down, was hurt while Vegas was on a power play in Game 3 Friday. The Golden Knights confirmed Stone would not be available for Sunday’s contest in Anaheim, with Brandon Saad drawing into his lineup spot. Stone’s status for Game 5 on Tuesday remains uncertain as the series stands tied 2-2.
Sources: NHL.com
Wild Topple Avalanche in Game 3 to Trim Series Deficit to 2–1
The Minnesota Wild handed the Colorado Avalanche their first playoff loss of 2026, winning Game 3 of the Western Conference Second Round 5-1 on Friday night in St. Paul. The victory trimmed Colorado’s series lead to 2-1 and kept the Wild’s championship hopes alive after consecutive road defeats in Games 1 and 2. The Avalanche had entered Game 3 with a perfect 7-0 postseason record following a first-round sweep of the Los Angeles Kings. Minnesota will host Game 4 on Monday night, where a second straight win would level the best-of-seven series.
Sources: NHL.com
Sennecke Joins Crosby in Exclusive Company with Third Straight Playoff Goal
Anaheim Ducks right wing Beckett Sennecke scored for the third consecutive playoff game in Game 4 against the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday, joining Sidney Crosby in 2007 as the only players under 21 with a three-game postseason goal streak in the 21st century. The 20-year-old, the third overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft and a Calder Trophy finalist, scored one of Anaheim’s four goals in the 4-3 victory. Sennecke finished the regular season with 60 points and 23 goals, helping Anaheim reach the playoffs for the first time since 2017-18. He now has scored in three straight games this postseason.
Sources: NHL.com
Sabres to Face Canadiens Without Ostlund and Carrick in Round Two
The Buffalo Sabres will navigate the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs without two key forwards. Rookie centre Noah Ostlund, who sustained a lower-body injury in Game 5 of the first round against Boston on April 28, is expected to miss all of Round 2. Forward Sam Carrick, dealing with an arm injury, also remained out for Game 2 against Montreal on May 8. Defenceman Logan Stanley has been activated and returned to the lineup, providing some relief. The Sabres trail the series two games to one, with Game 4 scheduled Tuesday in Buffalo.
Sources: NHL.com
Hockey Canada Names 23-Player Roster for IIHF World Championship
Hockey Canada unveiled its 23-player roster for the 2026 IIHF World Championship, which opens May 15 in Zurich and Fribourg, Switzerland. The squad is headlined by San Jose Sharks sophomore Macklin Celebrini, Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Morgan Rielly, Winnipeg Jets centre Mark Scheifele, and New York Islanders forward Mathew Barzal, all unavailable during the NHL regular season or eliminated in the first round. Edmonton Oilers defencemen Evan Bouchard and Darnell Nurse also joined the group following the Oilers’ first-round elimination. Canada enters the tournament seeking gold at a world championship featuring 16 nations.
Sources: TSN
Stanley Cup Playoffs — Second Round
Eastern Conference
Carolina Hurricanes vs. Philadelphia Flyers — Hurricanes win 4–0
Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres — Canadiens lead 2–1
East Final (upcoming)
Carolina Hurricanes vs. MTL/BUF winner
Western Conference
Colorado Avalanche vs. Minnesota Wild — Avalanche lead 2–1
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks — Series tied 2–2
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