Vancouver and Florida Win Convincingly
Florida 6 – Boston 1 (Quarter Finals tied 1-1) After the first period and being down by one goal and one game in this series Florida’s offense came alive in a big way as team records were set when a half a dozen Panthers’ goals were scored.
New Florida Panthers record for most consecutive goals in the playoffs (6), and Mr. Reinhart’s four assists sets a new team playoffs standard as well.
Unfortunately Boston felt it necessary to “goon it up” after Florida scored to make it a 5-1 game with nine minutes remaining in the game, 12 Misconducts, one fight, roughing, and cross-checking could not deter the Panthers as they scored again, shorthanded for the 6-1 victory.
Vancouver 5 – Edmonton 4 (Quarter Finals Canucks 1-0) With seven minutes remaining in the second period Edmonton had built a 4-1 lead with only 14 SOG, then did not get another shot through on net until there were 40 seconds left in the third period.
The Canucks scored with three minutes left in the second period to cut the deficit in half then near the halfway point of the third period Vancouver scored three times in just under five minutes to take the 5-4 lead.
All third period Vancouver kept every shot attempt by the Oilers away from their goaltender except for three maybe four SOG counted with the first SOG registered at 40 seconds, the second SOG at 10 seconds, and NHL adjusted credit for two more as time ran out.
Tonight’s Matchups
New York versus Carolina (Quarter Finals Rangers 2-0)
Colorado versus Dallas (Quarter Finals Avalanche 1-0)
Buffalo Winter 