Deen’s Daily: The Stanley Cup Will Be in the Building on Tuesday

The Stanley Cup Final will be in the building on Tuesday. Can the Panthers end it in Game 6? Also, trade chatter continues to increase ahead of the official start of the offseason for all 32 teams.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — June 15.

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Stanley Cup Final Recap

Game 5: The Florida Panthers weren’t phased after letting a game slip away. They bounced back in Game 5 and played their most complete game of the series. The Panthers led 3-0 at the second intermission and walked away with a 5-2 victory after scoring a late empty netter. Florida is one game away from repeating as Stanley Cup champs with an opportunity to win it at home on Tuesday.

All I’ve got to say about this game is, man, Brad Marchand is a legend. If it wasn’t already a sure thing, this Stanley Cup Final series is solidifying his place in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Marchand’s two goals on Saturday elevated him to five in the series. He’s the second player in NHL history after Mario Lemieux to reach five goals in two separate Stanley Cup Final series.

Stanley Cup Final Series

Game 1: EDM 4-3 OT (Series: 1-0 EDM)
Game 2: FLA 5-4 OT (Series: 1-1 tied)
Game 3: FLA 6-1 (Series: 2-1 FLA)
Game 4: EDM 5-4 OT (Series: 2-2 tied)
Game 5: FLA 5-2 (Series: 3-2 FLA)
Game 6: EDM at FLA (Tuesday, June 17)
Game 7: FLA at EDM (Friday, June 20)

Around The NHL

Montreal Hockey Now: Three lessons the Habs can take from this year’s Final.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: There’s quite a bit of trade chatter heading into the final game (or two) of the Stanley Cup Final.

NYI Hockey Now: The Islanders remain in the mix for a top KHL free agent. Can they bring him to the NHL?

Florida Hockey Now: If the Panthers take home the Stanley Cup, should the Conn Smythe Trophy go to Marchand? Or is Sam Bennet the favorite?

Vegas Hockey Now: The three biggest needs for the Golden Knights in the offseason.