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Comedian Matt Friend to Host 2024 NHL Awards in Las Vegas - Exciting Updates on Oilers vs. Panthers Game 5

Connor McDavid - Edmonton Oilers - Florida Panthers - Jacob Markstrom - NHL - NHL Awards - NHL Draft

Get ready for a night of laughs and intense hockey action as comedian Matt Friend takes the stage at the 2024 NHL Awards in Las Vegas, while the Oilers and Panthers battle it out in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Comedian Matt Friend has been selected to host the highly anticipated 2024 NHL Awards, set to take place in Las Vegas on Thursday, June 27. Known for his comedic talent and impressions, Friend is gearing up to entertain fans and players alike as the League celebrates the best regular-season performances. The event will be broadcast live from Fontainebleau Las Vegas, promising a night of laughter and recognition for outstanding achievements in the NHL.

As the excitement builds for the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, General Managers from various teams are strategizing and evaluating potential picks. Among the prospects creating buzz is forward Cole Beaudoin from Canada, who is anticipated to be a top contender in the upcoming draft. With the draft drawing near, teams are gearing up to secure the next generation of talent that could shape the future of the league.

In the midst of the awards and draft preparations, the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers face off in a thrilling Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final. The Oilers, led by the exceptional Connor McDavid, managed to secure a crucial win, forcing a Game 6 against the Panthers. The matchup between these two powerhouse teams has hockey fans on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating the outcome of the intense rivalry.

The nail-biting Game 5 between the Oilers and Panthers showcased McDavid's stellar performance, with the Oilers triumphing over the Panthers in a high-stakes battle. With the series now standing at 3-2, the stage is set for an electrifying Game 6 as both teams fight for the coveted Stanley Cup. As the tension rises on the ice, fans can expect nothing short of heart-stopping moments and adrenaline-pumping gameplay.

In a thrilling turn of events, Connor McDavid's exceptional gameplay has not only kept the Oilers' dream alive but also captivated NHL fans worldwide. With historic performances and remarkable resilience, McDavid's impact on the game has been nothing short of spectacular. As the Stanley Cup Final heads towards a climactic conclusion, all eyes are on the Oilers and Panthers as they battle it out for hockey glory.

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Comedian Matt Friend To Host 2024 NHL Awards In Las Vegas (Deadline)

Comedian Matt Friend has been tapped to host the 2024 NHL Awards, which will be broadcast live from Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Thursday, June 27.

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Comedian, impressionist Friend to host 2024 NHL Awards (NHL.com)

Celebration of League's best regular-season performances will be held in Las Vegas on June 27.

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2024 NHL Draft Preview: Forward Cole Beaudoin, Canada (mayorsmanor.com)

As the 2024 NHL Entry Draft draws nearer, General Managers across the league are meeting with their scouting staffs to go over various scenarios, ...

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Comedian Matt Friend to host 2024 NHL Awards (Daily Faceoff)

The NHL announced Tuesday that comedian Matt Friend will host the 2024 NHL Awards June 27 in Las Vegas, Nev....

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How to watch tonight's Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers NHL ... (CBS News)

The Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers Game 5 of the NHL Stanley Cup Final is on tonight. Here's how to watch.

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Stanley Cup Final Game 5 live blog: Oilers vs. Panthers (NHL.com)

The Florida Panthers tried for the second time to win the Stanley Cup, but the Edmonton Oilers got their second straight win to stay alive and make it 3-2 in ...

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Oilers survive Panthers' comeback attempt to force Game 6 - ESPN (ESPN)

The Oilers, led by Connor McDavid, fended off elimination yet again by beating the Panthers in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final on Tuesday night.

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Connor McDavid Exhilarates NHL Fans as Oilers Force Game 6 vs ... (Bleacher Report)

The Edmonton Oilers' dream of a 3-0 comeback is still alive and well. Edmonton defeated the Florida Panthers 5-3 in Tuesday's Game 5 of the 2024 Stanley ...

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Panthers vs. Oilers odds, line, score prediction: 2024 Stanley Cup ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's model simulated Game 5 of Florida Panthers vs. Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup Finals 2024 on Tuesday.

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McDavid, Oilers send Stanley Cup final back to Edmonton after ... (CBC.ca)

Connor McDavid had two goals and two assists to add to his historic postseason, Evan Bouchard added three assists and the Edmonton Oilers fended off ...

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Oilers vs. Panthers prediction: NHL Stanley Cup Final Game 5 odds ... (New York Post)

The Panthers are home favorites in Game 5 against the Oilers on Tuesday. Here's our best bet for the game.

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Oilers vs. Panthers Game 5 LIVE STREAM (6/18/24): Watch NHL ... (syracuse.com)

The Edmonton Oilers face the Florida Panthers in what could be the decisive fifth game of the 2024 Stanley Cup Finals on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 (6/18/24) at ...

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NHL: McDavid, Oilers drag Panthers back to Edmonton for Game 6 (sportsmax.tv)

Connor McDavid scored two goals and set up two others and Evan Bouchard had three assists as the Edm...

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Oilers vs. Panthers, Game 5 of Stanley Cup Final: Instant reaction (NHL.com)

The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Florida Panthers 5-3 in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday. The Panthers lead the best-of-7 ...

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Connor McDavid makes NHL history as the Oilers beat Florida to ... (SB Nation)

The Stanley Cup Final is headed back to Edmonton, and some history from Connor McDavid is a big reason why.

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NHL Stanley Cup Final 2024: Top Comments Following Oilers vs ... (Bleacher Report)

The Edmonton Oilers dragged the Stanley Cup Final back to Alberta with their 4-3 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 5 on Tuesday night.

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NHL Stanley Cup Final: Florida Panthers 'wanted it too bad' in Game ... (UPI.com)

Veteran forward Sam Bennett said the Florida Panthers "wanted it too bad" heading into their Game 5 Stanley Cup Final matchup against the Edmonton Oilers, ...

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NHL trade grades: Jacob Markstrom heads to the Devils - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

Below-average goaltending held the Devils back in 2023-24. Did they solve the problem by adding the veteran netminder? We grade both GMs on the swap.

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Markstrom traded to Devils by Flames for 1st-round draft pick, Bahl (NHL.com)

Goalie had .905 save percentage in 48 games this season, has 2 years left on contract.

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NHL trade grades: Devils get their goalie upgrade in Jacob Markstrom (The Athletic)

The Devils got the goalie they've wanted all along and didn't give up top picks or prospects to do it.

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Devils acquire Jacob Markstrom from Flames in huge NHL trade (New York Post)

The New Jersey Devils acquired goalie Jacob Markstrom from the Flames for a 2025 first-round pick and defenseman Kevin Bahl in a huge NHL trade on ...

Edmonton Oilers vs. Florida Panthers - NHL Game Recap - June 18 ... (CBSSports.com)

Problem was, the next person who got to the puck was Connor McDavid - who scored to put the game away. Such was how Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final went for the ...

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Markstrom trade analysis: Welcome to the NHL, Dustin Wolf (Calgary Herald)

Postmedia's Wes Gilbertson analyzes Wednesday's trade between the Flames and Devils, with netminder Jacob Markstrom headed to New Jersey.

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B/R NHL Trade Grades for Pierre-Luc Dubois-Darcy Kuemper and ... (Bleacher Report)

If teams are waiting for the playoffs to end before beginning their offseasons, then it sure seems that some got tired of waiting.

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What the Kings, Capitals, Flames and Devils get in big NHL trading ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Two big trades, both involving goalies, went down on Wednesday. With help from our scout Jason Bukala, we look at what each team involved got.

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2024 NHL Draft Preview: Forward Dean Letourneau, Canada (mayorsmanor.com)

Toughness is a common theme in most hockey discourse, particularly when it comes to Los Angeles of late. GM Rob Blake and company partially tried to address ...

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Opinion | NHL needs to bring specialty jerseys back (University of Pittsburgh The Pitt News)

Los Angeles Kings goaltender Calvin Petersen (40) wears a Pride-themed jersey and holds a stick wrapped in rainbow tape for Pride Night while warming up ...

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NHL EDGE stats: Markstrom's outlook after trade to Devils (NHL.com)

Today, we look at goalie Jacob Markstrom after he was traded to the New Jersey Devils. The New Jersey Devils finally have a workhorse goalie again, and Jacob ...

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NHL Surprises with High-Profile Trades: PLD & Markstrom (Longview News-Journal)

NHL offseason buzz: With the NHL Draft on the horizon, we're seeing big trades and signings, surprises, with major moves of Jacob Markstrom, ...

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Masse's production when it counts turning heads heading into 2024 ... (NHL.com)

Maxim Masse of Chicoutimi of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League seems to have a knack for coming up big in the clutch. The most memorable of his 13 game- ...

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Jacob Markstrom's Top 10 Games in the NHL (The Hockey News)

New Jersey Devils netminder Jacob Markstrom has played 485 games in the NHL over the past 14 seasons. What are these top 10 performances?

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