Wednesday, May 20, 2026

NHL

NHL Playoffs Deliver Record Second-Round Ratings for ESPN, TNT

The Canadiens-Sabres series brought additional audience milestones.
May 20, 2026
Nov 20, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy watches play against the Utah Mammoth during the third period at Delta Center

NHL Coaches’ Association Pushes Back on Vegas Cassidy Restrictions

Vegas is within bounds, but the move is unusual and controversial.
May 20, 2026
Mar 30, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Vegas Golden Knights head coach John Tortorella holds a presser after the Golden Knights defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

NHL Denies Appeal for John Tortorella, Golden Knights

Tortorella was fined $100,000 and the team was docked a draft pick.
May 19, 2026
May 3, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) prepares to take a shot on goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the first period in game one of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena.

NHL Salary Cap Increases by $8.5M to Hit $104M

Next season’s salary cap confirmed bullish projections from the league and union.
May 7, 2026