Beckett Sennecke and Leo Carlsson scored as the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1, tying their second-round playoff series at one game apiece. The series now shifts to Anaheim for Game 3 on May 8 and Game 4 on May 10 after the Ducks outshot Vegas 28-24...

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NHL Recap: Ducks Hold Off Golden Knights 3-1 to Even Series at 1-1

‎Sennecke became one of only four Ducks players to score multiple playoff goals at 20 or younger, joining Chistov, Etem, and Getzlaf...

Mon Diaries: A Daily Chronicle
NHL Rumor Roundup: Will Penguins Drop Malkin? Should Bruins Ask About Brady Tkachuk?

Speculation persists over Evgeni Malkin's future with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Meanwhile, one pundit suggests the Boston Bruins check into the availability of Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk.

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The Buffalo Sabres opened their second-round playoff series with a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens, fueled by goals from Doan, Greenway, Byram and McLeod, and another solid performance from goalie Alex Lyon. Game 2 is set for Friday, May 8, after the Sabres improved to 9-3 in playoff series when leading 1-0 at home...

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NHL Recap: Lyon Holds Strong as Sabres Take 1-0 Series Lead Over Montreal

Bowen Byram tied a Sabres franchise record for playoff goals by a defenseman as Buffalo defeated Montreal 4-2 in Game 1 on Wednesday...

Mon Diaries: A Daily Chronicle

Connor McDavid delivered 138 points but the Oilers regressed. With Draisaitl frustrated and defense/goaltending faltering, Edmonton must act fast before its championship window closes...

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The Clock Is Ticking in Edmonton: McDavid’s Window Is Closing

After another Stanley Cup Final loss to Florida, the Edmonton Oilers face tough questions about their roster, goaltending, and McDavid’s future as the

Mon Diaries: A Daily Chronicle

The Colorado Avalanche won their sixth straight playoff game, defeating the Minnesota Wild 5-2 in Game 2 behind goals from Necas, Landeskog, Roy, MacKinnon, and Nichushkin. Nathan MacKinnon recorded his 21st career multi-point playoff game and 59th career playoff goal, passing Joe Sakic and Peter Forsberg for franchise records...

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NHL Recap: Avalanche Stay Perfect in Playoffs with 5-2 Game 2 Win Over Wild

Nathan MacKinnon recorded his 21st career multi-point playoff game and 59th career playoff goal, passing Joe Sakic and Peter Forsberg for franchise...

Mon Diaries: A Daily Chronicle

The Toronto Maple Leafs won the 2026 NHL Draft lottery on Tuesday, earning the No. 1 overall pick for only the third time in team history...

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https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/maple-leafs-land-no-1-pick-in-2026-nhl.html

Maple Leafs Land No. 1 Pick in 2026 NHL Draft Lottery

The Leafs’ lottery win gives them a chance to add another franchise cornerstone, following previous No. 1 picks Wendel Clark in 1985 and Auston Matthe

Mon Diaries: A Daily Chronicle

John Chayka returns to the NHL as Toronto’s new GM amid skepticism over his past, an aging roster, and a fanbase desperate for a Stanley Cup after a nine-year playoff drought...

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https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/toronto-maple-leafs-introduce.html

Toronto Maple Leafs Introduce Controversial GM John Chayka Amid Backlash

Toronto turns to John Chayka to end its championship drought, but questions about his Arizona tenure, the roster’s age, and Craig Berube’s future loom

Mon Diaries: A Daily Chronicle

Carter Hart stopped 33 shots and Ivan Barbashev scored late to give Vegas a 3-1 Game 1 win. Brett Howden opened the scoring for Vegas, becoming the first Knight to score the first goal in back-to-back playoff games...

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https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/nhl-recap-golden-knights-hold-off-ducks.html

NHL, Recap: Golden Knights Hold Off Ducks 3-1 Despite Anaheim’s Shot Advantage

Jackson LaCombe became the fastest Duck in history to reach 10 career playoff points in seven games...

Mon Diaries: A Daily Chronicle

Taylor Hall scored his first career playoff overtime goal with 1:05 left to give Carolina a 3-2 win. Frederik Andersen made 38 saves, including 15 in OT, as the Hurricanes rallied from a 2-0 deficit...

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https://www.mondiaries.com/2026/05/hurricanes-rally-from-2-0-down-to-beat.html

Hurricanes Rally from 2-0 Down to Beat Flyers in OT, Take 2-0 Series Lead

Seth Jarvis tied the game with under nine minutes left before Hall won it in overtime...

Mon Diaries: A Daily Chronicle

Mechanics of Chance: The NHL Draft Lottery Framework

The NHL Draft Lottery on May 5, 2026, uses a weighted ball draw for the first 16 picks. See how it impacts non-playoff teams.

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