Ice Hockey – NHL (Play-offs): The Bruins take the lead, the Avalanche and the Hurricanes take the break, the Jets start well
The Jets start well
In the North Division, the Winnipeg Jets did not miss their debut in the NHL play-offs. But, against the Edmonton Oilers, they first conceded the opener early in the second period, with Jesse Puljujarvi scoring Edmonton’s only goal in the game. Indeed, less than three minutes later, Tucker Poolman tied the two teams for the last 20 minutes. A final third time that saw the Jets break away irreparably. Dominic Toninato gave the advantage to his team just over ten minutes from the end of the meeting. It was in the space of 32 seconds that Winnipeg killed all suspense thanks to Kyle Connor and Blake Wheeler (1-4). A first advantage that the Jets will be able to confirm this Friday, still on the ice of Edmonton. Colorado, for its part, once again staged a break from St. Louis. It took only 35 seconds to see the Avalanche open by Joonas Donskoi before Nathan McKinnon took advantage of a numerical advantage to make the break at the very end of the first period. The Finn got his double at the start of the second half before Sammy Blais reacted for the Blues. The start of the third period saw the two teams go blow for blow with Brayden Schenn and Mike Hoffman bringing St. Louis to one goal, Nathan McKinnon signing his second goal between the Blues’ two goals. However, Brandon Saad and Nathan McKinnon’s triple sealed the fate of the game (6-3), the second victory in two sets for Colorado.
NHL / PLAY-OFFS 2021
1st round
Central division
Carolina Hurricanes (1) – Nashville Predators (4): 2-0
Match 1 – Carolina hurricanes – Nashville Predators: 5-2
Match 2 – Carolina hurricanes – Nashville Predators: 3-0
Match 3: Nashville Predators – Carolina Hurricanes May 21
Match 4: Nashville Predators – Carolina Hurricanes May 23
Match 5 (if necessary): Carolina Hurricanes – Nashville Predators May 25
Match 6 (if necessary): Nashville Predators – Carolina Hurricanes May 27
Match 7 (if necessary): Carolina Hurricanes – Nashville Predators May 29
East division
Washington Capitals (2) – Boston Bruins (3): 1-2
Match 1 – Washington Capitals – Boston Bruins: 3-2 (ap)
Match 2 – Washington Capitals – Boston bruins : 3-4 (ap)
Match 3 – Boston bruins – Washington Capitals: 3-2 (ap)
Match 4: Boston Bruins – Washington Capitals May 21
Match 5 (if necessary): Washington Capitals – Boston Bruins May 23
Match 6 (if necessary): Boston Bruins – Washington Capitals May 25
Match 7 (if necessary): Washington Capitals – Boston Bruins May 27
North Division
Edmonton Oilers (2) – Winnipeg Jets (3): 0-1
Match 1 – Edmonton Oilers – Winnipeg Jets : 1-4
Match 2: Edmonton Oilers – Winnipeg Jets May 21
Match 3: Winnipeg Jets – Edmonton Oilers May 23
Match 4: Winnipeg Jets – Edmonton Oilers May 24
Match 5 (if necessary): Edmonton Oilers – Winnipeg Jets May 26
Match 6 (if necessary): Winnipeg Jets – Edmonton Oilers May 28
Match 7 (if necessary): Edmonton Oilers – Winnipeg Jets May 30
West Division
Colorado Avalanche (1) – St. Louis Blues (4): 2-0
Match 1 – Colorado Avalanche – St. Louis Blues: 4-1
Match 2 – Colorado Avalanche – St. Louis Blues: 6-3
Match 3: St. Louis Blues – Colorado Avalanche May 21
Match 4: St. Louis Blues – Colorado Avalanche May 23
Match 5 (if necessary): Colorado Avalanche – St. Louis Blues May 25
Match 6 (if necessary): St. Louis Blues – Colorado Avalanche May 27
Match 7 (if necessary): Colorado Avalanche – St. Louis Blues May 29