New York and Colorado Win
New York 4 – Carolina 3 2OT (Quarter Finals NYR 2-0) The Rangers won game two at home in double overtime on what many consider a “soft” backchecking penalty called on the Hurricanes which led to the winning goal for New York.
New York scored first then Carolina tied and took the lead six seconds before the first period ended, both teams scored once in the second period, and with six minutes remaining in the game the Rangers forced overtime by scoring their third goal of the game.
Carolina could not score on five power play opportunities and their goaltender slipped to a .897 SV%, they took 42 SOG in regulation, out blocked, and won most of the faceoffs which unfortunately for the Hurricanes was not enough to win game two.
Colorado 4 – Dallas 3 OT (Quarter Finals Avalanche 1-0) Dallas held a 3-0 lead on the strength of a 5 on 3 power play and limiting Colorado to 5 SOG during the first period.
Two Stars penalties assessed in the second period afforded the Avalanche an opportunity they took advantage of by scoring two power play goals to get within one goal to start the third period.
Colorado’s Big Mac MacKinnon scored just 39 seconds into the third period and the game remained deadlocked at three forcing overtime as the Avalanche scored their fourth of the night to win nine minutes into the extra frame to take the early series lead.
Tonight’s Matchups
Boston versus Florida (Quarter Finals Bruins 1-0)
Edmonton versus Vancouver (Quarter Finals Game One)
Buffalo Winter 