Last night, three series continued in the NHL.
The Bruins were in Toronto, the Golden Knights could double their lead in Dallas, and the Kings were looking to return home tied.
Here are the results and highlights:
All three road teams earned wins Wednesday, with the @NHLBruins taking a 2-1 series lead, the @GoldenKnights going up 2-0 and the @LAKings evening their series at one apiece via an OT victory.#NHLStats: https://t.co/MuZv2pJ4Jy pic.twitter.com/u0ngkjwM7M
– NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) April 25, 2024
Bruins regain series lead
One of the most-watched series in Canada, and perhaps in North America as a whole: Bruins vs Maple Leafs.
Yesterday, it was an extremely close game, finally won by Boston.
We had to wait until the end of the second period to see our first goal. Matthew Knies, well fed by Mitch Marner, scored the first goal of his playoff career.
MATTHEW KNIES GETS THE FIRST GOAL OF THE GAME π¨ pic.twitter.com/Sts4Q4hbAg
– B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) April 25, 2024
Before the end of the period, however, Boston struck back.
While Brad Marchand played the villain, teammate Trent Frederic foiled Ilya Samsonov with a precise shot.
Trent Frederic quickly ties it up for the Bruins! π» pic.twitter.com/zXBhF3b83A
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 25, 2024
And right from the start of the third period, Boston inherited a power play.
It didn’t take long for Jake DeBrusk to give his team their first lead of the game.
Great goal, even better celly. π₯Ά #StanleyCup https://t.co/YqbrLh3hS1 pic.twitter.com/JexhJakT3t
– NHL (@NHL) April 25, 2024
Meanwhile, Jeremy Swayman did all he could to preserve the lead.
Jeremy Swayman keeps the Bruins in the lead with this SENSATIONAL sequence of events. Boston leads 2-1.pic.twitter.com/LbnQ42c9jf
(π₯: @BR_OpenIce)
– TSN (@TSN_Sports) April 25, 2024
After Toronto tied the game, the unloved Brad Marchand put the Bruins back in front.
It was the winning goal and the exclamation point on this good game.
Captain clutch π―
πΊ: Sportsnet
π²: Stream on Sportsnet+ pic.twitter.com/AcKGwrV2ez– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 25, 2024
The captain completed the scoring in an empty net. Final score: 4-2.
Boston therefore leads the series 2-1, and the next duel between the two teams will be played on Saturday in Toronto, 8pm.
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Golden Knights return home 2-0 ahead
Vegas had no easy task to win two games in Dallas, against the best team in the West.
But the Knights pulled off the feat, winning the first two games. Yesterday, they won 3-1.
Despite Jake Oettinger’s best efforts, newcomer Noah Hanifin scored the winning goal late in the second period.
Noah Hanifin gives Vegas the lead βοΈ pic.twitter.com/wibHOjF88L
– B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) April 25, 2024
And, at the end of the game, Jack Eichel became the fastest American to reach the 30-point plateau in the playoffs.
He scored into an empty net.
Another Chiclets Decathalon incoming https://t.co/5ZPOovLOkS
– Murls (@mattmurley19) April 25, 2024
Final score: 3-1.
Vegas returns home with a 2-0 lead. Saturday, 10.30pm, game number 3 takes place.
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Anze Kopitar plays the hero
Even though Los Angeles was ending its two-game road trip in Edmonton, the club certainly didn’t want to come home trailing 0-2.
Fortunately, the Kings won another offensive game against Connor McDavid and company.
Anze Kopitar was the hero in overtime.
π£οΈ WHERE YOU AT KINGS FANS?!
We want to see your reactions to Kopi’s huge Game 2 OT winner! #StanleyCup
Send us your best vids β‘οΈ https://t.co/spRr6pVPsC pic.twitter.com/QB0evhJkGc
– NHL (@NHL) April 25, 2024
In defeat, the Oilers still put on a good show for their fans.
Dylan Holloway took matters into his own hands, scoring two goals, his first two in the playoffs.
Dylan Doubles Down! βοΈ #StanleyCup
πΊπΈ: @NHL_On_TNT (TBS) & @SportsonMax β‘οΈ https://t.co/W9mpYG1lMO
π¨π¦: @Sportsnet or stream on Sportsnet+ β‘οΈ https://t.co/sEijvXhbA1 pic.twitter.com/X94P1ntqvc– NHL (@NHL) April 25, 2024
Then, Zach Hyman, who had scored a goal earlier, completely stunned Phillip Danault.
Hyman absolutely ROCKED Danault π³
(π₯: @BallySportWest) pic.twitter.com/FWwBMgeHHD
– BarDown (@BarDown) April 25, 2024
5-4 victory for the visitors.
The next two games in the series (1-1) will be played in California on Friday and Sunday night, 10:30pm.
Extension
– Best Actor Oscar goes to…
Max Domi and Jeremy Swayman collide during the TV timeout π pic.twitter.com/wblserUTss
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 25, 2024
– Very funny.
The Passion β’οΈ pic.twitter.com/NpiTxnpFxk
– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) April 25, 2024
– Marchand and Kopitar lead the charge.
– Two series on tap tonight:
Panthers vs Lightning 7pm. Florida leads series 2-0
Hurricanes vs Islanders 7:30pm. Carolina leads series 2-0