Hockey headlines for May 7, 2026

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Jordan Greenway's 'best game' helps Sabres hold off Canadiens to take 1-0 series lead (Buffalo News)
Beckett Sennecke, Leo Carlsson power Ducks to Game 2 win over Vegas (Los Angeles Times)
Flyers rule out Noah Cates for the series, recall Jett Luchanko ahead of Game 3 (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Lightning’s Anthony Cirelli named a Selke Trophy finalist for 2nd time (Tampa Bay Times)
Ducks right wing Beckett Sennecke a finalist for Calder Trophy (Orange County Register)
Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki a strong bet to win Selke Trophy (Montreal Gazette)
As Jim Rutherford exits presidential suite, succession plan still unclear (Vancouver Province)
New GM John Chayka meets his scouts, gets down to business with Leafs (Toronto Sun)
Sharks have options, ‘an embarrassment of riches’ after NHL draft lottery (San Jose Mercury News)
Despite progress, Neely and Sweeney say Bruins have a long way to go (Boston Herald)
Who is Gavin McKenna? Inside the Maple Leafs’ possible No. 1 overall pick (Toronto Sun)
‘Hasn’t been our best’: Knights’ offense stalls in Game 2 as Ducks even series (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Sabres' power play stands out in 4-2 win over Montreal (Buffalo News)
Ducks’ Joel Quenneville ‘a traditionalist’ when it comes to video replay (Orange County Register)
Avalanche’s improved power play a huge part of 2-0 series lead against Wild in Stanley Cup Playoffs (Denver Post)
Inside Rod Brind’Amour’s pivotal decision that led to a Hurricanes win in Game 2 (Raleigh News & Observer)
Scott Wedgewood rewards Avalanche for patience, while Wild in goalie disarray after going down 2-0 (Denver Post)
Ex-Flyer Nic Deslauriers returns to Philly with love in his heart but the Stanley Cup on his mind: ‘I’m on the other side now’ (Philadelphia Inquirer)
Stars coach Glen Gulutzan: 'We didn't quite have the hunger' (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Tyler Seguin expects to be 'as strong as ever' by Stars training camp (Dallas Morning News)
Egor Chinakhov finally met great expectations with the Penguins (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)
Red Wings’ Lucas Raymond to represent Sweden on world stage again (MLive.com)
Senators prospect Luke Ellinas ready for OHL Final: 'I'll do whatever it takes' (Ottawa Sun)
The painted goalie mask was invented in Philly. This diehard Flyers fan keeps tradition alive. (Philadelphia Inquirer)