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Stanley Cup Playoffs’ opening round approaching climax

The remainder of Game 4 slots set to be played Monday night

The Boston Bruins, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild, Dallas Stars, Carolina Hurricanes, and New York Islanders have all played four games’ worth of Stanley Cup Playoff action.Half of these teams are destined for at least a six-game series, with 2-2 series deadlocks between Edmonton-Los Angeles and Dallas-Minnesota.The Boston Bruins won both games in Florida by scores of 4-2 and 6-2 to gain a 3-1 stranglehold on the series. Despite standout performances from Florida’s MVP Matt Tkachuk, plus a near-fight between him and Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark, Florida is one loss away from a long offseason. Boston’s first opportunity to advance will come Tuesday night at home.After losing 5-1 in the first-ever playoff game hosted by Long Island’s UBS Arena, the Hurricanes decidedly won 5-2 in Game 4 to push the Islanders to the brink of elimination. Despite injuries to key players, Carolina has nonetheless taken control of the series.Minnesota won 5-1 in a rather anticlimactic Game 3, riding the momentum of their raucous home crowd, but conceded a 3-2 decision to Dallas. Depth players have largely dominated the box score this series, and that trend continued. Stay on the lookout for star forwards Kirill Kaprizov, Jason Robertson, and Boston College hockey alum Matt Boldy to make some more noise as the stakes rise.Los Angeles was able to eke out an overtime victory in their first home contest of these playoffs, but Edmonton came back from a 3-0 first-period deficit in Game 4 to win in overtime 4-3. Considering a loss would have resulted in a 3-1 series lead for the Kings, Oilers winger Zach Hyman described his overtime winner as the biggest goal of his career to date. It stands as his first and only playoff overtime tally.The New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Avalanche, Seattle Kraken, Vegas Golden Knights, and Winnipeg Jets are set to face off for the fourth games of their series on Monday.After falling behind two games to none on home ice, New Jersey defeated the Rangers in overtime at Madison Square Garden to pull within one win of tying the series. Game 4 is the most important game of the Devils’ season, as a loss will result in a 3-1 series deficit. Former No. 1 draft pick Jack Hughes will continue to make an impact but will need his Devils teammates to perform to their potential as well. Another former Boston College Eagle, New York’s Chris Kreider, has been the most prolific scorer in the matchup thus far.Game 3 between Toronto and Tampa Bay was delivered as advertised, with lead changes, numerous fights and altercations, and a late comeback capped by a thrilling overtime. Two 60-goal scorers and former first-overall draft picks, Tampa captain Steven Stamkos and California-born Auston Matthews, got into a skirmish after a bodycheck by Leafs defenseman Morgan Reilly in the third period. Reilly eventually scored the game-winner with less than a minute left in the first overtime period. Trade-deadline acquisition Ryan O’Reilly tied the score at 3 for Toronto with less than a minute left in regulation. O’Reilly won the Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe Trophy (playoff MVP) as captain of the St. Louis Blues in 2019, topping the Bruins in seven games in the final.Despite the Seattle Kraken surprising the defending champion Colorado Avalanche with a Game 1 victory, the Avalanche have stormed back to take a 2-1 series lead. Game 3 was the first-ever home playoff game in Kraken history; the rowdy crowd was treated to a 6-4 back-and-forth affair. Despite the loss, Seattle fans witnessed their team score twice within twenty seconds, including the first goal of the series for Massachusetts native and likely Rookie of the Year Matty Beniers.The Golden Knights have shaken off a potentially series-altering Game 1 dud to retake the series lead over the Winnipeg Jets. Game 3 was a thrilling affair, as Winnipeg fans witnessed their Jets come back from down 4-1 to force overtime. Michael Amadio scored the winning goal for Vegas, but the real gut punch for Winnipeg was the injury to ace defenseman Josh Morrissey, who is out for at least the remainder of the series. The Jets must find a way to win without him if they wish to force the upset.Stanley Cup Playoff games and coverage can be watched or streamed via ESPN, TNT, or TBS.

Half of these teams are destined for at least a six-game series, with 2-2 series deadlocks between Edmonton-Los Angeles and Dallas-Minnesota.

The Boston Bruins won both games in Florida by scores of 4-2 and 6-2 to gain a 3-1 stranglehold on the series. Despite standout performances from Florida’s MVP Matt Tkachuk, plus a near-fight between him and Bruins goalie Linus Ullmark, Florida is one loss away from a long offseason. Boston’s first opportunity to advance will come Tuesday night at home.

After losing 5-1 in the first-ever playoff game hosted by Long Island’s UBS Arena, the Hurricanes decidedly won 5-2 in Game 4 to push the Islanders to the brink of elimination. Despite injuries to key players, Carolina has nonetheless taken control of the series.

Minnesota won 5-1 in a rather anticlimactic Game 3, riding the momentum of their raucous home crowd, but conceded a 3-2 decision to Dallas. Depth players have largely dominated the box score this series, and that trend continued. Stay on the lookout for star forwards Kirill Kaprizov, Jason Robertson, and Boston College hockey alum Matt Boldy to make some more noise as the stakes rise.

Los Angeles was able to eke out an overtime victory in their first home contest of these playoffs, but Edmonton came back from a 3-0 first-period deficit in Game 4 to win in overtime 4-3. Considering a loss would have resulted in a 3-1 series lead for the Kings, Oilers winger Zach Hyman described his overtime winner as the biggest goal of his career to date. It stands as his first and only playoff overtime tally.

The New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Colorado Avalanche, Seattle Kraken, Vegas Golden Knights, and Winnipeg Jets are set to face off for the fourth games of their series on Monday.

After falling behind two games to none on home ice, New Jersey defeated the Rangers in overtime at Madison Square Garden to pull within one win of tying the series. Game 4 is the most important game of the Devils’ season, as a loss will result in a 3-1 series deficit. Former No. 1 draft pick Jack Hughes will continue to make an impact but will need his Devils teammates to perform to their potential as well. Another former Boston College Eagle, New York’s Chris Kreider, has been the most prolific scorer in the matchup thus far.

Game 3 between Toronto and Tampa Bay was delivered as advertised, with lead changes, numerous fights and altercations, and a late comeback capped by a thrilling overtime. Two 60-goal scorers and former first-overall draft picks, Tampa captain Steven Stamkos and California-born Auston Matthews, got into a skirmish after a bodycheck by Leafs defenseman Morgan Reilly in the third period. Reilly eventually scored the game-winner with less than a minute left in the first overtime period. Trade-deadline acquisition Ryan O’Reilly tied the score at 3 for Toronto with less than a minute left in regulation. O’Reilly won the Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe Trophy (playoff MVP) as captain of the St. Louis Blues in 2019, topping the Bruins in seven games in the final.

Despite the Seattle Kraken surprising the defending champion Colorado Avalanche with a Game 1 victory, the Avalanche have stormed back to take a 2-1 series lead. Game 3 was the first-ever home playoff game in Kraken history; the rowdy crowd was treated to a 6-4 back-and-forth affair. Despite the loss, Seattle fans witnessed their team score twice within twenty seconds, including the first goal of the series for Massachusetts native and likely Rookie of the Year Matty Beniers.

The Golden Knights have shaken off a potentially series-altering Game 1 dud to retake the series lead over the Winnipeg Jets. Game 3 was a thrilling affair, as Winnipeg fans witnessed their Jets come back from down 4-1 to force overtime. Michael Amadio scored the winning goal for Vegas, but the real gut punch for Winnipeg was the injury to ace defenseman Josh Morrissey, who is out for at least the remainder of the series. The Jets must find a way to win without him if they wish to force the upset.

Stanley Cup Playoff games and coverage can be watched or streamed via ESPN, TNT, or TBS.