The Pittsburgh Penguins stave off elimination with a narrow victory, while the Vegas Golden Knights secure a last-minute win to avoid disaster. In other news, a Blackhawks prospect shines in the playoffs and trade updates emerge around Artemi Panarin.
Key points
Pittsburgh Penguins win to avoid elimination
Vegas Golden Knights secure last-minute victory
Blackhawks prospect shines in playoffs
Artemi Panarin trade finalized
Macklin Celebrini and Gavin McKenna heading to World Championships
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Both Stanley Cup Playoff matchups from Monday night were decided by one goal, with the Pittsburgh Penguins fighting off elimination once again, while the Vegas Golden Knights avoided a disastrous meltdown with some late-game heroics. There has yet to be a single day of postseason hockey that’s disappointed. Color me shocked.
In Blackhawks news, a top prospect lit up the scoresheet to help his respective club even up the league’s Semifinal series. Plus, some rumblings about an ideal free-agent target that could help Chicago’s offense.
Chicago Hockey Now: ICYMI — here are individual grades for eight defensemen and two goaltenders from the 2025-26 Blackhawks roster, based on their respective performances from this past season.
More CHN: The 2026 World Championships in Switzerland are just a few weeks away, and three members of the Blackhawks are set to represent the in the tournament.
Q&A
How did the Pittsburgh Penguins avoid elimination in the playoffs?
The Pittsburgh Penguins won their game by one goal, successfully fighting off elimination.
What late-game heroics did the Vegas Golden Knights perform?
The Vegas Golden Knights secured a crucial victory with impressive late-game plays to avoid a disastrous outcome.
Who is the top prospect for the Blackhawks that performed well in the playoffs?
A top prospect for the Blackhawks had a standout performance, helping the team even up their Semifinal series.
What recent trade involving Artemi Panarin was finalized?
The trade involving Artemi Panarin has been finalized, marking a significant update in league transactions.
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In OHL news, AJ Spellacy and the Windsor Spitfires earned a key 4-2 home win over Jack Pridham the Kitchener Rangers in Game 3 of the Western Conference Championship. Pridham tallied an assist on Kitchener’s opening goal, giving him 14 points (2G, 12A) in 12 postseason games. Spellacy recorded one shot on goal and had a plus-one rating. Kitchener still leads the series 2-1.
According to David Pagnotta, the Blackhawks could have interest in Buffalo Sabres’ forward Alex Tuch, should he hit the free agent market come July 1. With how well Buffalo has fared this season, it feels hardpressed that Tuch, a New York native, would elect to leave the franchise now. We’ll see, but Tuch would be a perfect fit in Chicago.
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The Athletic: There was plenty of controversy surrounding Ryan Poehling’s game-winning goal for the Anaheim Ducks in Game 4 against the Edmonton Oilers. Did the puck FULLY cross the line? Here’s what Chris Johnston is hearing around the situation.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Hey Philly, here come the Pens for Game 6! The Pittsburgh Penguins survived elimination once again on Monday, defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 in Game 5 to force Game 6 on Wednesday. Kris Letang netted the game-winner late in the second period. The Penguins now hold all the momentum.
Philly Hockey Now: Make that back-to-back losses for the Philadelphia Flyers since taking a commanding 3-0 series lead over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The series is now heading back to Xfinity Mobile Arena for Game 6.
Sportsnet: The Vegas Golden Knights nearly held a meltdown for the ages in Game 4 against the Utah Mammoth, allowing four consecutive goals after jumping ahead 3-0. Brett Howden scored a clutch goal in the third period to tie the game 4-4, then Shea Theodore buried the overtime winner to tie the series 2-2. Carter Hart continues to be a nightmare in net for Vegas, as he’s allowed nine goals over the last two games.
TSN: According to Darren Dreger, Macklin Celebrini, Mathew Barzal, Mark Scheifele, Morgan Reilly, and 2026 projected top overall pick Gavin McKenna will suit up for Team Canada at the upcoming 2026 World Championships in Switzerland.
Forever Blueshirts: Now that the Los Angeles Kings season is over, the Artemi Panarin trade with the New York Rangers is officially finalized. Had the Kings won the first-round series against Colorado, the Rangers would have received a better draft pick in return for the Breadman.
NHL.com: The Nashville Predators signed Russian forward Vitali Pinchuk to a one-year, entry-level contract for the 2026-27 season on Monday. Pinchuk, 24, ranked third in the KHL in goals (31) and was tied for sixth in points (66) during the 2025-26 KHL regular season for Dinamo Minsk.
