Sheng’s Daily: Meier Keeps Scoring at World Championships

The San Jose Barracuda have been eliminated from the Pacific Division playoffs, and they didn’t emerge unscathed, as Ivan Chekhovich left the game after a blindside hit. We got an update about Chekhovich’s health, plus learned more about 2019 sixth-rounder Timur Ibragimov:

Chekhovich Injury Update, Ibragimov Impresses, Cuda Eliminated

In other San Jose Sharks news…

May 23, 2016 – #SJSharks forward Joe Pavelski had a three point game with two goals and an assist in helping lead the Sharks to a 6-3 victory, and 3-2 series lead, at STL in Game Five of the Western Conference Final. #PlayoffMode #StanleyCup

📸 Getty Images pic.twitter.com/uCxQQl4IOv

— San Jose Sharks History (@sjsharkshistory) May 23, 2021

Timo Meier is on a roll in Latvia — he’s scored three goals in two games for Switzerland at the World Championships.

Nico Hischier 🍏 and Timo Meier 🚨 did it again. This is a high level skill over here. #DENSUI #IIHFWorlds @nicohischier @njdevils @MeierTimo @SanJoseSharks @nhl pic.twitter.com/Y3oUUvgkll

— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) May 23, 2021

Around the NHL…

Edmonton’s Josh Archibald will have a hearing after yesterday’s low-bridge hit on Winnipeg’s Logan Stanley. This hit gave the Jets a third period power play that kickstarted Winnipeg’s rally from a 4-1 deficit. (NHL)

Nashville’s Juuse Saros made a franchise record 58 saves to lead the Predators to a 4-3 double-OT victory over the Hurricanes. That series is now knotted up at two apiece. (On the Forecheck)

Nazem Kadri is going to appeal his eight-game suspension. (TSN)

Sweep: “Yeah, it did” – Landeskog on whether O’Reilly victory guarantee motivated Avs

Talking Points: Boston Bruins Eliminate Capitals With Strong Game

Zdeno Chara goes through the handshake line with all his former Bruins teammates. All respect. pic.twitter.com/WPNHLz09cf

— Brady Trettenero (@BradyTrett) May 24, 2021

Florida Panthers to increase capacity (again) for Game 5 v. Lightning

We Interrupt The Chippiness For Trotz’s Latest Praise Of Crosby

Matt Moulson Remains a Fan Favorite Among Islanders Fans