The GIST: The excitement of the hockey playoffs continues as teams battle it out in the conference semi-finals, bringing the heat on the ice.
NY Rangers are on the brink of another sweep: Despite a slow start, the Presidents’ Trophy winners managed to pull off a 3–2 OT win in Game 3 against the Carolina Hurricanes, thanks to winger Artemi Panarin. The Rangers remain undefeated in the postseason and the Hurricanes will be fighting to stay alive in tomorrow’s 7 p.m. ET Game 4.
Dallas Stars narrowly defeated the Colorado Avalanche: After a scare of giving up three third-period goals, the Stars clinched a 5–3 victory in Game 2 against the high-scoring Avalanche. With the series tied at one game each, these Central Division rivals are set to face off in what promises to be another intense game in Game 3 tomorrow at 10 p.m. ET.
Looking forward to tonight’s matchups: The Boston Bruins and Florida Panthers (tied 1-1) will battle it out in Beantown at 7 p.m. ET. Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance and inconsistency in the first two games, making tonight’s game crucial in gaining momentum for the series.
On the West Coast, the Vancouver Canucks staged a comeback to defeat the Edmonton Oilers 5–4 in Game 1. Keep an eye on Oilers’ star Connor McDavid, who is expected to bounce back in Game 2 at 10 p.m. ET.
