The Florida Panthers tied the series 1-1 in Edmonton on Friday night with a 5-4 overtime win. The series shifts to Florida for two games on Monday and Thursday (two days off between both games). This series is not expected to hit Game 6 until August.

It was a back-and-forth first period ending with the Oilers up 3-2, but then two goals from the Panthers in the second meant the Oilers needed a game-tying goal from Corey Perry with 18 seconds left in regulation to force overtime. That is when I went to bed, not knowing how many overtimes they needed. I hope the result was satisfying!

Derek Lalonde, whom Leafs fans will know very well from the first round Sportsnet broadcast, has been hired by the Leafs to replace Lane Lambert as an assistant coach to Craig Berube.

Toronto Maple Leafs hire Derek Lalonde as assistant coach | TSN
The Toronto Maple Leafs have hired Derek Lalonde as an assistant coach, joining Craig Berube’s bench staff beginning next season.
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Instant Analysis: Derek Lalonde joins Maple Leafs’ bench as an assistant coach
A little over a week after associate coach Lane Lambert left Toronto to become head coach of the Seattle Kraken, the Maple Leafs announced the hiring of Derek Lalonde as an assistant coach. There is an interesting distinction in the title alone, as Lambert was previously the team’s first-ever associate coach. Lalonde has been named […]
Maple Leafs HotstoveAnthony Petrielli

Some additional writings about the Leafs.

Five Thoughts: Lane Lambert’s departure from the Maple Leafs, the future of Holmberg & Jarnkrok, and Easton Cowan’s development
The Stanley Cup Finals are underway, and the draft and free agency are around the corner. While we prepare for those big movement days, bits and bobs of news are trickling in. Here are five thoughts on some of the recent news items in Leafland: Lane Lambert’s Departure The most notable development since Brendan Shanahan’s […]
Maple Leafs HotstoveAnthony Petrielli

Schmidt!? Is New Girl a show you can reference still?

2025 NHL Draft Profile: Cameron Schmidt
Schmidt is one of the smallest players in this draft, and the age old question of if he has enough skill to make up for that will likely see him fall a lot at the draft.
PPP LeafsBrian S

Frank has a number of players who might be candidates for a buyout. Three of them are former Leafs who left Toronto in free agency.

Brodie, Engvall headline seven NHL buyout candidates
Last year, seven players were bought out of their contracts. How many will be on the block this time around?
Daily FaceoffFrank Seravalli

The Newfoundland Regiment, the newest QMJHL team, have drafted a local boy first overall.

There was also a QMJHL trade with lots of picks.

Dan Milstein wants to do a Russia-Ontario hockey game for an exhibition game next weekend. The "2008-09" refers to players born in those years who are almost draft-eligible in age players.

A futures look at TNT.

The show goes on at TNT Sports, but for how long?
A look at TNT Sports’ future in its post-NBA era and whether it can hold onto its remaining core rights -- the NHL, MLB and NCAA Tournament.
Sports Media WatchJon Lewis
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