Forcing Game 7s

05/13/2022 Forcing Game 7s

By: Jeff Yoder

Blues Punch Out Wild; Three Game 7s Guaranteed After Bruins, Oilers & Lightning Stave Off Elimination

The St. Louis Blues became the second team through to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs with a 5-1 win over the Wild in Game 6. They’ll face the Avalanche in the next round. Elsewhere, three teams thwarted elimination with Game 6 victories, including an overtime winner from Brayden Point to lift the Lightning past the Leafs. The Bruins blasted the ‘Canes and the Oilers escaped the Kings after blowing a two-goal lead. Three more Game 6s on the way tonight.

 

NHL Playoff Highlights

Gm 6: Blues def. Wild (5-1) | STL Wins Series (4-2)

Gm 6: Oilers def. Kings (4-2) | Series Tied (3-3)

Gm 6: Bruins def. Hurricanes (5-2) | Series Tied (3-3)

Gm 6: Lightning def. Maple Leafs (4-3, OT) | Series Tied (3-3)

 

Tonight’s Schedule

Gm 6: Rangers at Penguins (7:00 pm ET) | PIT Leads (3-2)

Gm 6: Panthers at Capitals (7:30 pm ET) | FLA Leads (3-2)

Gm 6: Flames at Stars (9:30 pm ET) | CGY Leads (3-2)

 

Additional Storylines

CBC: Point Pots OT Winner as Bolts Beat Leafs to Force Series Finale in Toronto

NBC Sports: Matthews, McDavid & Shesterkin Named Hart Trophy (MVP) Finalists

 

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