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NHL podcast: Debriefing Blues’ Cup victory, previewing 2019 draft

Welcome to Puck Pursuit, a weekly NHL podcast hosted by John Matisz, theScore's National Hockey Writer.

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In this episode, Scott Wheeler of The Athletic joins John to discuss a variety of topics, including:

  • Takeaways from the Blues' Cup win
  • Jack Hughes versus Kaapo Kakko
  • First-round prospect tiers
  • Potential draft "sleepers"
  • Destinations for goalie Spencer Knight

... and more!

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10 incredible photos from Game 7

Busch Stadium turns from red to blue

Michael Thomas / Getty Images News / Getty

The captain comes in clutch

Boston Globe / Boston Globe / Getty

Does he look nervous?

Boston Globe / Boston Globe / Getty

Desperate times, desperate measures

Dave Sandford / National Hockey League / Getty

Sundqvist with a leg up on Carlo

Patrick Smith / Getty Images Sport / Getty

Binnington's signature stop

Brian Babineau / National Hockey League / Getty

Ultimate respect

Scott Rovak / National Hockey League / Getty

O'Reilly captures 2019 Conn Smythe Trophy

Bruce Bennett / Getty Images Sport / Getty

Oh Gloria!

Dave Sandford / National Hockey League / Getty

From worst to first

Bruce Bennett / Getty Images Sport / Getty

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Cup Final Game 6 among most expensive sports tickets this decade

If you were planning to attend Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Final in St. Louis on Sunday, hopefully you saved up.

The contest - which could see the host Blues win their first-ever Stanley Cup against the visiting Boston Bruins - is the most expensive Stanley Cup Final game this decade, on average, and the second-most expensive game among the four major North American sports leagues in the same span, according to prices at Ticket IQ.

Event Average ticket Cheapest ticket
2016 World Series Game 7 $5300 $1900
2019 SCF Game 6 $4290 $2019
2018 Super Bowl $4081 $2550
2012 Super Bowl $4212 $2325
2017 Super Bowl $4221 $220
2011 Super Bowl $3649 $2260
2017 SCF Game 6 $3416 $1488
2011 SCF Game 7 $3411 $1375

* Prices according to Ticket IQ

The Blues have won two straight games, setting themselves up for a chance at history on Sunday night.

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Stanley Cup Final staff picks

With the 2019 Stanley Cup Final between the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues about to begin, theScore's Mike Dickson, Josh Gold-Smith, John Matisz, Sean O'Leary, Matt Teague, and Josh Wegman make their picks for who will emerge with Lord Stanley's mug and who will take home the Conn Smythe Trophy.

Stanley Cup Final picks

Editor Pick
Dickson Blues in 6
Gold-Smith Bruins in 6
Matisz Bruins in 7
O'Leary Bruins in 6
Teague Blues in 7
Wegman Blues in 6

Conn Smythe winner

Editor Pick
Dickson Jordan Binnington
Gold-Smith Tuukka Rask
Matisz Brad Marchand
O'Leary Brad Marchand
Teague Jordan Binnington
Wegman Alex Pietrangelo

Have your say

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NHL podcast: Bruins vs. Blues, Sens hire D.J. Smith, Kessel trade rumors

Welcome to Puck Pursuit, a weekly NHL podcast hosted by John Matisz, theScore's National Hockey Writer.

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In this episode, Gus Katsaros of McKeen's Hockey and Rotoworld joins John to discuss a variety of topics, including:

  • Sens name D.J. Smith bench boss
  • Kessel-to-Minnesota trade rumors
  • Stanley Cup Final X-factors
  • Bruins will win if ...
  • Blues will win if ...

... and more!

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NHL podcast: Sober Leafs thoughts, Krueger to Buffalo, Bruins’ domination

Welcome to Puck Pursuit, a weekly NHL podcast hosted by John Matisz, theScore's national hockey writer.

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In this episode, Anthony Petrielli of Maple Leafs Hot Stove and theScore's Josh Wegman join John to discuss a variety of topics, including:

  • Looking back on the Leafs' postseason
  • Handicapping a huge Leafs offseason
  • Is Krueger the right guy for the Sabres?
  • Why the Bruins are exhausting the Canes

... and more!

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What’s on Louis Domingue’s Lightning mask?

Welcome to Art of the Mask, a video series in which theScore sits down with some of the world's top netminders to talk about goalie mask art.

In Episode 5, Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Louis Domingue walks us through the finer details of a team-themed mask he wore during the 2018-19 season. From a sky line depiction to shouting out organizational pillars, Domingue dedicates most of the design to the Tampa Bay area and its NHL club.

Previously in this series:

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NHL podcast: Lundqvist’s future, Oilers and Holland, conference finals

Welcome to Puck Pursuit, a weekly NHL podcast hosted by John Matisz, theScore's national hockey writer.

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In this episode, Scott Cullen of The Athletic/NHL.com and theScore's Sean O'Leary join John to discuss a variety of topics, including:

  • Ken Holland's to-do list as Oilers GM
  • Will Lundqvist end his career in NYC?
  • Previewing St. Louis vs. San Jose
  • Previewing Carolina vs. Boston

... and more!

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NHL unveils conference finals playoff schedule

And then there were four.

The NHL announced the schedule for the third round of the playoffs following the San Jose Sharks' win over the Colorado Avalanche (all times ET):

Eastern Conference Final

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Boston Bruins

Date Time Home Away TV
May 9 8 p.m. Bruins Hurricanes NBCSN/SN/CBC/TVA Sports
May 12 3 p.m. Bruins Hurricanes NBC/SN/CBC/TVA Sports
May 14 8 p.m. Hurricanes Bruins NBCSN/SN/CBC/TVA Sports
May 16 8 p.m. Hurricanes Bruins NBCSN/SN/CBC/TVA Sports
*May 18 7:15 p.m. Bruins Hurricanes NBC/SN/CBC/TVA Sports
*May 20 8 p.m. Hurricanes Bruins NBCSN/SN1/CBC/TVA Sports
*May 22 8 p.m. Bruins Hurricanes NBCSN/SN360/CBC/TVA Sports

Western Conference Final

St. Louis Blues vs. San Jose Sharks

Date Time Home Away TV
May 11 8 p.m. Sharks Blues NBC/SN/CBC/TVA Sports
May 13 9 p.m. Sharks Blues NBCSN/SN/CBC/TVA Sports
May 15 8 p.m. Blues Sharks NBCSN/SN360/CBC/TVA Sports
May 17 8 p.m. Blues Sharks NBCSN/CBC/TVA Sports
*May 19 3 p.m. Sharks Blues NBC/SN/CBC/TVA Sports
*May 21 8 p.m. Blues Sharks NBCSN/CBC/TVA Sports
*May 23 9 p.m. Sharks Blues NBCSN/SN1/CBC/TVA Sports

*if necessary

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What’s on Garret Sparks’ Maple Leafs mask?

Welcome to Art of the Mask, a video series in which theScore sits down with some of the world's top netminders to talk about goalie mask art.

In Episode 4, Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Garret Sparks walks us through the finer details of two masks he wore during the 2018-19 season. From graffiti to Fortnite to Illinois to the Humboldt Broncos, Sparks is inspired by a variety of things - and it shows in his mask art.

Previously in this series:

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