Islanders, Lightning, Bruins, and Stars Win
New York 3 – Carolina 2 2OT (Series Hurricanes 3-1) Double overtime decision goes to the Islanders just 84 seconds into the second overtime frame as Mr. Barzal scored his second of the playoffs with the primary assist earned by Mr. Bortuzzo which was his first point since coming from the Blues in December.
New York goaltender Varlamov stopped 17 SOG during the first overtime period and 42 overall earning a .955 SV%, the Islanders won 14 consecutive faceoffs in the first period and won 24 out of the first 28 faceoffs of the game contributing immensely to the victory.
Tampa Bay 6 – Florida 3 (Series Panthers 3-1) The Lightning scored three times during 6:53 minutes of the first period with one power play, one short handed, and one four-on-four during a 14-5 SOG deluge creating a 3-0 lead after the first period.
Florida took 15 shots in the second period and scored three times but only took 5 SOG during the first and third periods and failed to score again, and in a game where both goalies played a sub .900 SV% game, the most goals win.
Boston 3 – Toronto 1 (Series Bruins 3-1) Awesome is ill, Mr. Nylander has migraines and the Maple Leafs cannot generate enough offense without their four core healthy even though they outshot, outhit, and won most faceoffs against the Bruins.
Boston goaltender Swayman was the surprise starter as the goalie rotation has ceased and Mr. Marchand leads the way offensively (3G, 5A) for the Bruins passing Cam Neely last night for all time Boston playoff goals with number 56.
Dallas 3 – Nevada 2 OT (Series Knights 2-1) Knights HC Cassidy said his team did not have enough jump or urgency or play to a level required to win a playoff game, curious as each team has won on the road and not at home yet.
Stars netminder Oettinger earned a .941 SV% by stopping 32 of 34 shots while his teammates poured 33 SOG on Nevada’s goaltender over the first two periods in taking the lead before Mr. Johnston became the youngest Minnesota/Dallas player to score in a playoff overtime.
Tonight’s Matchups
Winnipeg versus Colorado (Series Avalanche 2-1)
Vancouver versus Nashville (Series Canucks 2-1)
New York versus Washington (Series Rangers 3-0)
Edmonton versus Los Angeles (Series Oilers 2-1)
Buffalo Winter 