Jared’s Daily: AHL Eastern Finals; Panthers Take Game 1 Of ECF

The Hershey Bears will open the AHL’s Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday.

That, Stanley Cup Playoffs and more from around the league in today’s daily.

Washington Capitals

A series sweep captured the Atlantic Division crown for the Hershey Bears, who now head to the AHL’s Eastern Conference Finals. The best-of-7 series, against the Rochester Americans, begins on Tuesday, [WHN]

The Capitals have extended their affiliation with the ECHL’s South Carolina Stingrays through the 2025-26 season. [WHN]

Stanley Cup Playoffs

Matthew Tkachuk found the net to end the NHL’s sixth-longest game, giving the Florida Panthers the 3-2 win after 4OT. The Panthers lead the series 1-0. [Florida Hockey Now]

From The National Hockey Now Network

Former Flyers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has been a key part of the Florida Panthers’ success. [Philly Hockey Now]

Red Wings head coach (and Team USA assistant) Derek Lalonde takes it personally that the United States hasn’t won a World Championship since 1933. [Detroit Hockey Now]

The Vegas Golden Knights are not “up to speed” on the rehab of goalie Robin Lehner. [Vegas Hockey Now]

Lane Hutson, a 2022 second-round pick of the Canadiens, has found success at every level. [Montreal Hockey Now]