Deen’s Daily: Florida is Back in the Stanley Cup Final; Veteran Wants out of Nashville

The Florida Panthers are back in the Stanley Cup Final. Will Edmonton join them later this evening?

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — May 29.

Stanley Cup Playoff Recap

• Game 4 — Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars: The Oilers continued to score goals at will and the Dallas Stars continued to struggle offensively. Edmonton won 4-1 and has an opportunity to advance to the Stanley Cup Final tonight if they can close out the series on the road.
• Game 4 — Carolina Hurricanes at Florida Panthers: It felt for a moment like the Canes were going to stretch this series out for another game. But then Evan Rodrigues and Matthew Tkachuk scored twice in 30 seconds, and the Panthers never let up. Florida will play for the Cup for the third straight year with an opportunity to win back-to-back championships. If the Oilers win tonight, the Stanley Cup Final will begin in Edmonton next Wednesday.

Tonight’s Schedule

• Game 5:  Edmonton Oilers at Dallas Stars (6 pm MT on ESPN & ESPN+)

Around The NHL

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pens still don’t have a head coach, but a leading candidate is emerging. Also, the recent IOC ruling might spell the end of Evgeni Malkin’s International hockey career.

Montreal Hockey Now: I’ve got a trade targets piece coming out later this morning where I mention Nashville’s long list of veterans. One of them, Jonathan Marchessault, is rumored to be interested in being dealt to the Habs.

Philly Hockey Now: Ian Laperriere isn’t leaving the Flyers organization after all. He’s staying there, but no longer coaching.

New Jersey Hockey Now: Should the Devils bring back a veteran forward who once played for them?

Florida Hockey Now: Eetu Luostarinen left Game 5 with an injury on Tuesday. Here’s an update on his status.