The Quest for the Cup Begins

05/03/2022 The Quest for the Cup Begins

By: Jeff Yoder

Leafs Laugh Past Lightning (5-0), David Perron Nets Hat Trick for Blues on Night 1 of NHL Playoffs

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are officially underway, and there were no shortages of storylines on Night 1. The Lightning got waxed by Auston Matthews (2 goals) and the Maple Leafs (5-0) for the largest loss by a defending champion in a playoff opener. The Kings staved off the Oilers’ comeback attempt (4-3) while the Hurricanes blasted the Bruins (5-1). To top it off, David Perron’s hatty gave the Blues a 4-0 shutout against the Wild. Two months of postseason hockey is now a nightly treat. Enjoy!

 

NHL Playoff Highlights

Gm 1: Kings def. Oilers (4-3)

Gm 1: Hurricanes def. Bruins (5-1)

Gm 1: Maple Leafs def. Lightning (5-0)

Gm 1: Blues def. Wild (4-0)

 

Tonight’s Schedule

Gm 1: Penguins at Rangers (7:00 pm ET)

Gm 1: Capitals at Panthers (7:30 pm ET)

Gm 1: Predators at Avalanche (9:30 pm ET)

Gm 1: Stars at Flames (10:00 pm ET)

 

Full Stanley Cup Playoff Bracket

 

Additional Storylines

NHL: Matthews & Marner Shake Off Playoff Slumps in Game 1 Win for Leafs

SportsNet: Kings Edge Oilers in Game 1 After Phillip Danault’s Late Goal

 

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