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NJHN Daily: Devils Goaltender Off to Worlds; Thrilling Jets Victory; Avalanche in Shock

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3 weeks ago

May 5, 2025

New Jersey Devils' Jacob Markstrom stands in the goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Pamela Smith)

Even with the New Jersey Devils eliminated, there’s no denying the first round of the playoffs have been thrilling, especially with the way it ended. You probably saw the box score, however, you have to see how it ended. It’s linked below.

Devils related, Jacob Markstrom didn’t get to play for Sweden at the 4 Nations Face-Off due to injury. He’s making up for it this summer.

Let’s do that hockey.

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ICYMI: Jacob Markstrom’s Devils season might be over, however, he’s back in game action overseas. The Swedish netminder returns to his homeland, where he will serve as Team Sweden’s goaltender at the 2025 IIHF World Championships, something he unfortunately missed out on at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

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En Gävlepojk kommer hem till Sverige, i jakt på den ädlaste av medaljer 😍

Varmt välkommen tillbaka till Tre Kronor, Jacob Markström. pic.twitter.com/5k0NCCbEtu

— Tre Kronor (@Trekronorse) May 3, 2025

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Pittsburgh Hockey Now: It wasn’t enough season for Pittsburgh Penguins captain, Sidney Crosby. He was skating after the 2024-25 season ended in the Steel City, and now we know why. He’s going to the World Championships t0 play for Team Canada at the World Championships.

Vegas Hockey Now: The Los Angeles Kings overlooked the Edmonton Oilers. Thus, the Vegas Golden Knights will meet with Connor McDavid and Co. in the second round. Here’s why Vegas cannot replicate the mindset of the Los Angeles.

Sportsnet: What a thrilling end to the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After tying the game in the dying moments of regulation, the Winnipeg Jets tied the game and forced overtime. Then, Adam Lowry called game in an insane Winnipeg environment. You gotta see how the Jets punched their ticket to the second round.

The Athletic ($): You couldn’t write the storyline any better than how it played out. After Mikko Rantanen’s surprising departure from the Colorado Avalanche, he’s the one who ended his ex-team’s season, leaving the Avs in shock.

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