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On May 5, 1966, the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in overtime in Game 6 to win the Stanley Cup series 4-2. This would be their second consecutive Cup and 14th in Club history.
Welcome back to THE DROP PASS, your week in review of everything Offside News Co. Every edition will recap hockey news, from our team-focused columns to podcasts and everything in between.
You want playoffs? We’ve got playoffs!
We’ve got NHL playoffs, PWHL playoffs, OHL playoffs… more playoffs than you could shake a broken stick at!
THIS WEEK IN HOCKEY…
Thank you to our lovely staff for these headlines!
Keith Pelley Hosts Most Uncomfortable Press Conference Ever, Asked to Leave Leafs
Hockey Gods Convert to Catholicism, Declare Support Montreal Canadiens
Bold Strategy Cotton: Minnesota Wild and Colorado Avalanche Play Game 1 Without Goaltenders
Charlie McAvoy Lets Intrusive Thoughts Win
J. ROSS ROBERTSON CUP BOUND
Offside News Co. writer Cody Gzowski has been following the Kitchener Rangers this season, as they make the journey to the OHL Championship. Catch up before puck drop between the Rangers and Barrie Colts Wednesday, May 6th 7pm ET 🏒
THE BIG DANCE
PWHL playoffs have begun and Offside News Co. writer Skylar Smith has everything you need to know about the battle for the Walter Cup ⤵
JOURNEY TO THE ‘SHIP 🏆
Check out our 2026 NHL Playoffs coverage !
SOUND BITES 🎧
The Coast makes its triumphant return to your headphones. Check out their latest podcast episode below ⤵️
See You Next Week!
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