Daily Archives: May 5, 2026

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NHL Update

Round 2 is underway

The first round just finished, and several series have already started in Round 2.

Current Round 2 matchups

  • Carolina Hurricanes vs Philadelphia Flyers
    • Hurricanes lead 2–0
    • Game 1: 3–0, Game 2: 3–2 (OT)

Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild

  • Avalanche lead 1–0
  • Game 1: 9–6 shootout-style game

Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks

  • Golden Knights lead 1–0
  • Game 1: 3–1

Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens

  • Series starting now (Game 1 scheduled May 6)

Key Round 1 results

  • Buffalo Sabres beat Boston Bruins (first series win in 19 years)

Philadelphia Flyers eliminated Pittsburgh Penguins in OT Game 6

Montreal Canadiens beat Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7

  • Vegas Golden Knights eliminated Utah in 6 games
  • Anaheim Ducks knocked out Edmonton Oilers
  • Carolina Hurricanes swept Ottawa Senators

 Quick takeaway

  • Hurricanes look dominant (undefeated so far)
  • Sabres are a big surprise team
  • West is wide open with high-scoring games
  • Several series already showing offense-heavy trends
History

May 5 in Saint John, New Brunswick history:

Here are a few notable moments from May 5 in Saint John, New Brunswick history:

 1840s–1850s: Growth of a Shipbuilding Hub

During the mid-19th century, Saint John was booming as one of the British Empire’s leading shipbuilding centers. Around this time of year, spring launches were common along the waterfront, with vessels constructed for transatlantic trade. The city’s harbor activity helped establish Saint John as a key maritime power.

 1917: Wartime Port Activity Intensifies

In the midst of World War I, early May saw heightened shipping and troop movements through Saint John’s port. The city served as a major embarkation point for Canadian soldiers heading overseas, with increased rail and harbor coordination during this period.

1960s: Industrial Modernization Era

By the 1960s, early May often marked seasonal ramp-ups in industries tied to shipping, oil refining, and manufacturing. Companies like Irving Oil were expanding operations, shaping Saint John’s transition into a modern industrial city.