Four First Round Game Threes

Rangers, Canucks, Avalanche, and Oilers Victorious

New York 3 – Washington 1 (Series NYR 3-0)  The Capitals scored first and held the lead for 34 seconds before the Rangers tied the game and then took the lead 2-1 on a shorthanded goal two minutes after that.

After the second period New York was up 3-1 on just 15 SOG and the third period was all about the Rangers netminder Shesterkin who stopped the Capitals third period two power plays and 14 SOG barrage securing the win.

Vancouver 2 – Nashville 1 (Series Vancouver 2-1)  The Canucks scored on their first SOG 13:23 into the first period before Nashville took consecutive minor penalties which allowed for two more Vancouver shots on net compiling three for the initial period.

Nashville fared worse taking five SOG in the first period without scoring and scoreless with five power plays throughout the game and although they picked up the shooting with 25 SOG over the second and third periods the Predators could only get one past Mr. DeSmith.

Colorado 6 – Winnipeg 2 en (Series Colorado 2-1)  The Jets endeavored to score on the power play by pulling their goaltender down 5-2 with three minutes remaining in the game, unfortunately for Winnipeg the Avalanche scored.

Officially 27 seconds remaining and as time expired in a 6-2 game these teams combine for eight roughing and fighting penalties, hopefully the players can rein in their emotions to play less belligerently for an exciting and entertaining game four.

Edmonton 6 – Los Angeles 1 (Series Edmonton 2-1)  Over the course of nine minutes in the third period the gentlemen from both teams earned 19 penalties, 9 roughing, 2 fighting, 4 misconducts, 2 unsportsmanlike conducts, 1 illegal check to the head, and 1 slashing.

During the hockey game there were 68 SOG and seven goals scored, Mr. Kopitar participated in his 95^th playoff game for the Kings passing Lucky Luc Robitaille.

Tonight’s Matchups

Hurricanes versus Islanders (Series Carolina 3-0)

Panthers versus Lightning (Series Florida 3-0)

Bruins versus Maple Leafs (Series Boston 2-1)

Knights versus Stars (Series Nevada 2-0)