PHT’s Morning Skate takes a look around the world of hockey to see what’s happening and what we’ll be talking about around the NHL world and beyond.
Bob McKenzie shares his memories of Tragically Hip singer Gord Downie, who apparently was a big hockey fan. (TSN)
Don Cherry discusses John Brophy’s toughness after the former Leafs coach recently passed away. (Sportsnet)
A look at Vincent Lecavalier’s career. (Greatest Hockey Legends)
The perils of flip-flopping goalies in the playoffs ... although it worked out for the Penguins at least last night. (The Hockey News)
Speaking of which, will the Blues get burned for switching back to Brian Elliott in Game 6 tonight? Here’s a preview:
Sidney Crosby has a chance to join a very rare club of clutch goal-scorers if he can win it for Pittsburgh in Game 7:
Only one player in #StanleyCup Playoffs history has scored 4 game-winning goals in a single series: Islanders' Mike Bossy in 1983 CF vs. BOS
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 25, 2016
Sidney Crosby is second @penguins player to score 3 GWG in one playoff series (Kevin Stevens: 3 in 1991 DF vs. WSH) #StanleyCup @EliasSports
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 25, 2016