The New York Times – Sports:
Players and officials needed an extra moment to realize Colorado had scored in overtime. Now, Tampa Bay trails 3-1 and needs to quickly move on from a goal it believes should not have counted.
Category: National Hockey League
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Calder Trophy Winner Moritz Seider Has Detroit Fans Hopeful
The New York Times – Sports:
When Detroit drafted Moritz Seider, a contingent of fans had “pure shock and disappointment.” But after a strong rookie season, those fans hope he can help end a six-year playoff drought.
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Game 4 Preview: Colorado Looks to Regroup Against Tampa Bay
The New York Times – Sports:
Only five teams have overcome a 2-1 series deficit in the Stanley Cup finals, and Tampa Bay is trying to become the first to erase that lead in two seven-game series in a row.
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In N.H.L. Finals, Avalanche Go From Chaser to Front-Runner
The New York Times – Sports:
In taking a 2-0 series lead against the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning in the Stanley Cup finals, Colorado’s complete ascension to the top of the league is within reach.
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Is Avalanche Defenseman Cale Makar the Stephen Curry of Hockey?
The New York Times – Sports:
“You think you’ve got him, but you don’t,” Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev said. “He just uses you as bait and as a screen. He’s very, very dangerous.”
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Three-Peat in Sight, Tampa Bay Lightning Face Tough Test
The New York Times – Sports:
The two-time N.H.L. defending champion Lightning faced elimination in the first round and fell behind, 2-0, in the Eastern Conference finals. Still, a deep Colorado team may be their biggest obstacle.
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Lightning Win Game 5 and Push Rangers to the Brink
The New York Times – Sports:
The Rangers’ first playoff loss at Madison Square Garden since the first round came at an inopportune time for the team, which will face elimination in Game 6 after taking a 2-0 series lead.
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Warner Bros. Discovery Picks Sports Chief to Navigate Streaming Era
The New York Times – Sports:
The executive, Luis Silberwasser, will be responsible for crucial talks with the N.B.A. at a time when the value of live sports rights are soaring.
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Tampa Bay Defends Its Home Ice to Even the Series
The New York Times – Sports:
After facing the prospect of a three-game series deficit in Game 3, the Lightning will instead return to New York needing two wins to reach their third straight Stanley Cup finals.