Athletistic/Hockey. Today, May 21, the two semi-final pairs of the NHL playoffs have been determined. A number of Russians are competing for the Stanley Cup. If the New York Rangers win, goaltender Igor Shesterkin and forward Artemi Panarin will take home the trophy. If the Florida Panthers win, the Stanley Cup winners will be goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, defenseman Dmitry Kulikov and forward Vladimir Tarasenko. Dallas Stars forward Evgeniy Dadonov is also in the running for the trophy. However, they will not be able to bring the Cup to Russia. This was announced by NHL Commissioner Bill Daly.
– Will the league allow Russian players from the Stanley Cup winning club to bring the trophy home? This is in no way part of our current intentions, no,” Daly said, as quoted by TASS.
Source: Sport
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