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Bleacher Nation’s Blackhawks Bullets recap Vegas’ sweep of the Avalanche, spotlight Anton Frondell’s World Championship goal, celebrate Jack Pridham’s Memorial Cup heroics, and weave in draft chatter alongside other Chicago sports notes.
Ryan Leonard scored twice and added an assist as Team USA routed Hungary 7-3, including a power-play goal from Alex Ovechkin’s office. On a line with Novak and Plante, the trio combined for nine points. Leonard now has three goals in the tournament, tying for the USA lead, as the Americans sit fifth in Group A and must beat Austria to reach the quarterfinals; USA previously earned a shootout win over Germany.
MJF defeated Darby Allin at AEW Double or Nothing in Queens to win his third AEW World Championship at age 30, surviving a brutal bout that included high-risk moments like a scaffold sequence before finishing Allin with an avalanche Tombstone piledriver. After the match, Kevin Knight attacked Allin on a stretcher, with Knight set to address the incident on Dynamite, and Mick Foley’s pre-show appearance adding heat to the night.
Ryan Leonard scored his first World Championship goal for Team USA in only his third game, but the US fell 6-2 to Finland as the Finns dominated and USA goaltender Joseph Woll struggled before Devin Cooley allowed one goal in the third. Leonard's tally came on a five-on-three, with Matt Coronato scoring the other USA goal; USA remains 1-2 in Group A and faces Germany next.
A 21-card booster set releasing August 29, 2026 includes 20 Ultra/Secret Rares and a 21st card available as Secret Rare and Starlight Rare, with some cards featuring the World Championship 2026 logo; the set also introduces Ukiyo-e art variants to celebrate host Japan, priced at $4.99.
USA Hockey released its preliminary World Championship roster for the 2026 event in Switzerland—3 goalies, 8 defensemen, and 14 forwards—featuring veterans like Justin Faulk and Mason Lohrei alongside youngsters Plante, Nelson, and Lee; Matthew Tkachuk headlines the forwards as Devin Cooley and Joseph Woll vie for the starting job, with Drew Commesso as the third string, and training camp set for Mannheim ahead of a pre-tournament vs. Germany.
USA Hockey announced the 2026 U.S. Men’s National Team preliminary roster for the IIHF World Championship in Zurich and Fribourg, Switzerland, with training in Mannheim on May 8 and a May 10 tune-up against Germany; the squad features 3 goaltenders, 8 defensemen, and 14 forwards, anchored by top NHL draft picks and Olympians, drawing players from 11 states and 15 colleges as the U.S. aims to defend its gold medal from 2025.
Brian Cage publicly backs Darby Allin after Allin’s AEW World Championship win over MJF, praising his dedication and creativity. Allin captured the title at Dynamite: Spring BreakThru with Sting by his side, defended it against Tommaso Ciampa, and then faced a challenge from Brody King for next week’s show.
AEW Grand Slam Australia in Sydney delivered a loaded card: MJF defeated Brody King to retain the World Championship, Kyle Fletcher retained the TNT Championship in a ladder match against Mark Briscoe, Toni Storm and Orange Cassidy defeated Marina Shafir and Wheeler Yuta in a hair-vs-hair match, Jon Moxley and Konosuke Takeshita battled to a time-limit draw in the Continental Championship, Hangman Page beat Andrade El Idolo to earn a Revolution title shot, and the Babes of Wrath retained the Women’s World Tag Team titles against MegaBad. The show was taped for the American audience and aired with spoilers available.
Spoilers for AEW Grand Slam Australia 2026 reveal that the Sydney taping on Feb 14 features three title matches—the AEW World Championship, TNT Championship, and Continental Championship—along with a debut by a signed talent joining a faction; the show will air later due to time-zone differences.
Luke Littler, at just 18, won his second consecutive PDC World Darts Championship by defeating Gian van Veen 7-1 in the final, showcasing a masterclass performance and securing his place among darts' elite with back-to-back titles and a dominant year.
Sweden rallied in the third period to defeat Switzerland 4-2 in a World Championship game, maintaining their position near the top of Group A, while Switzerland remains winless after two games. The match featured strategic play and key goals, with Sweden overcoming a late first-period deficit to secure the win.
Rob Cross advanced to the last-16 of the 2025 World Darts Championship with a 4-0 win over Damon Heta, setting up a match against defending champion Luke Littler. Gary Anderson also progressed after a tense victory over Jermaine Wattimena, despite missing match darts and attempting a nine-darter. The tournament features notable performances and upcoming matches, including top seeds and previous winners.
Kenyan debutant David Munyua caused a major upset at the PDC World Darts Championship by coming from two sets down to defeat world number 18 Mike de Decker, marking a historic moment for Africa and Kenya in the sport.
Anna Hall won the heptathlon at the World Championships, becoming the second American to do so, and honored her mentor Jackie Joyner-Kersee. Her victory marked a significant comeback after years of injuries and setbacks, and she expressed pride in bringing the title home. The event highlighted her resilience and growth, with other notable performances from Taliyah Brooks and Beatrice Chebet. The championships continue with upcoming relay finals and re-runs due to disqualifications.