Lightning vs Avalanche is the first Stanley Cup Final in NHL history to feature two teams that don’t end in the letter ‘S’
It also is only the second time in the history of the 4 major US sports that this has been the case
A stat that exists, but does not matter @Jomboy_
One of Denny Hamlin's crewmembers ran out an 18 flag - a combination of Kyle Busch's number at Joe Gibbs Racing and the 8 he ran in recent years - to Hamlin after the checkered flag.
Hamlin took the flag, turned backwards down the frontstretch, and then did his burnout before holding the flag aloft after he climbed out of his car in honor of his longtime teammate, who he now ties for ninth on NASCAR's all-time Cup wins list with 63.
Hamlin also made mention of Ned Jarrett, the original star driver of the No. 11, who passed away Thursday at the age of 93.
Richard Childress Racing has elected to suspend use of the No. 8 and will run the No. 33 at Charlotte Motor Speedway and beyond. Kyle Busch was instrumental in the design of RCR’s stylized No. 8 and it has become synonymous with Kyle and an important symbol for his fans and the NASCAR industry. No one can carry it forward to the level that he did. The No. 8 is reserved and ready for Brexton Busch when he is ready to go NASCAR racing.
Kyle and I had a really challenging existence for many years. But we luckily took the time to figure out our differences and that was something he instigated with a conversation in his bus around how we each managed our racing teams. I was super eager for us to get on better terms. But it was he who made the effort for that to be possible. We did some media together also to laugh through some of the things we put each other through many years ago. Most recently we had even been discussing him running my Late Model at Wilkesboro this summer. He seemed extremely happy and we had planned to meet up next Thursday to get his seat to the shop. He laughed over the idea of his fans and JRM fans having to cheer in unison during that race.
Kyle was one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. No one can deny that. But he was also a father, a husband, brother, son, and a friend to many. My heart is broken for the Busch family. I will never be able to make sense of this loss but I am thankful that we had found a way to become friends.
Clutterbuck joins fellow #Isles interns in our IslesU Summer Program!
His assignment? The Islanders 2025-26 Schedule Release. 😎
Check out the full schedule now: https://t.co/tKMSeCfaga
When we win - you can win. 🖊️
Fresh from Sonoma’s Victory Lane comes a signed hat from CZ himself!
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A winner will be selected Friday, July 18th at 7 PM ET.
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Second all-time in franchise wins, a mainstay in net for the past decade and a valued teammate. Thank you Gibby for everything you have meant to Orange Country!
#FlyTogether
#Isles News: New York Islanders forward Matt Martin announced his retirement from the National Hockey League today after 15 NHL seasons.
Islanders General Manager and Executive Vice President Mathieu Darche has named Martin a Special Assistant to the General Manager.
⭐ Frans Nielsen - IIHF Hall Of Fame Induction 2025 ⭐️
Nielsen, Denmark’s first NHL player, helped the country reach the top division and its first Olympics. He ended his career in 2022 with a German league title, leaving a lasting legacy.
#IIHF@dkishockey