The Hockey Writers Daily - Game Recaps, Brady Tkachuk Frustrated, James Hagens Benching Was a Mistake & Kyle Dubas Decisions

Also, Maple Leafs news and rumours, Bruins need someone to step up, and more.

Welcome to The Hockey Writers Daily with all the best stuff from our great team of writers.

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Yesterday’s Stanley Cup Playoff Scores (via NHL.com)

Stars 2 - Wild 5 (MIN wins 4-2)
Oilers 2 - Ducks 5 (ANA wins 4-2)

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Maple Leafs News & Rumours: Sundin, Maccelli, Buzzwords & SDA Returning?

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NHL Rumors: Tkachuk Frustrated, Sundin to Maple Leafs, Doughty and Kings

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Bruins Benching James Hagens Was a Mistake

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5 Keys to Oilers Defeating Ducks in Game 6

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Penguins’ GM Kyle Dubas Has Big Decisions to Make This Summer

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Wendel Clark Trade Tree: From the Islanders Back to the Maple Leafs

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Get your official NHL gear on sale from NHLShop today!

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From TSN.ca:

Jets D Salomonsson undergoes surgery, will be sidelined five to six months

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Bruins Need Someone to Step Up in Order to Win Game 6

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3 Keys to the Sabres Winning Their Series Versus the Bruins

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2026 NHL Draft: Orth’s Top 64 April Rankings

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More stuff from THW:

Chicago Blackhawks - Chicago Blackhawks 2025-26 Player Grades: Tyler Bertuzzi
Philadelphia Flyers - 3 Takeaways From Flyers’ Series-Clinching Game 6 Win vs. Penguins
San Jose Sharks - 3 Overachieving & 2 Underachieving Sharks From the 2025-26 Season
Vancouver Canucks - Is the Canucks’ ‘Good Guys’ Concept Too Simple?

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THW Substack Premium Content

How the NHL Can Solve It's 'Did the Puck Cross the Line' Concerns

NHL 2025-26 Season Trends: Record Offense, Most Overtimes Ever, Historic Attendance & Epic Comebacks

Which Non-Playoff Teams Will Top NHL Players Still Want to Play For?

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