Hughes Brothers Deliver
05/08/2023
By: Jeff Yoder
Hughes Brothers Keep Devils Alive; Panthers Push Leafs to the Brink; Kraken Thrash Stars
Things in the NHL postseason are a little more lopsided (than in the NBA). The Oilers squared things up on Saturday before Sunday’s trio of swing games. Three teams entered Sunday with 2-0 leads looking to push the conference semis out of reach, but only the Panthers — with an OT winner from Sam Reinhart — took a 3-0 series lead. The Devils scored eight goals, including six points from the Hughes brothers. Jack Hughes had four points while his 19-year-old brother and new Devils rookie, Luke Hughes, tallied two assists. Out west, the Kraken had another offensive explosion with a five-goal second period. Phew… It’s getting chaotic. Let’s keep skating toward the Stanley Cup Finals.
2nd-Round Highlights
Gm 2: Oilers def. Golden Knights (5-1) | Series Tied (1-1)
Gm 3: Devils def. Hurricanes (8-4) | CAR Leads (2-1)
Gm 3: Panthers def. Maple Leafs (3-2, OT) | FLA Leads (3-0)
Gm 3: Kraken def. Stars (7-2) | SEA Leads (2-1)
Weekend Top Performances
Gm 3: J. Hughes (NJD): 2 goals, 2 assists
Gm 2: C. McDavid (EDM): 2 goals, 1 assist
Gm 2: L. Draisaitl (EDM): 2 goals
Gm 3: M. Beniers (SEA): 1 goal, 1 assist
Tonight’s Schedule
Gm 3: Golden Knights at Oilers (8:30 pm ET) | Series Tied (1-1)
Additional Storylines
USA Today: Kraken Ride Second Period Outburst to Thump Stars in Game 3
ESPN: Rookie Luke Hughes Delivers ‘A Great Night’ for Devils in Game 3 Win
SportsNet: Maple Leafs Fall Silent With Season on Brink: “It’s Do or Die Now”
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