Guns of the Patriots Posted April 16, 2016 Author Share Posted April 16, 2016 (edited) Credits NHL.com STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS Forsberg lifts Predators to Game 1 win Third-period goal helps Nashville get past Anaheim by Abbey Mastracco / NHL.com Correspondent 12:48 PM ANAHEIM -- Filip Forsberg scored in the third period to lift the Nashville Predators to a 3-2 win against the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 of the Western Conference First Round at Honda Center on Friday.Forsberg's attempted pass to Craig Smith from the left faceoff circle hit Anaheim defenseman Shea Theodore's skate and got past goalie John Gibson to give Nashville a 3-2 lead at 10:25 of the third period. It was Forsberg's fifth career Stanley Cup Playoff goal.Predators goalie Pekka Rinne made 27 saves. https://www.nhl.com/news/predators-defeat-ducks-in-game-1/c-280332594?tid=280306332 Edited April 16, 2016 by Guns of the Patriots Quote Link to comment
Guns of the Patriots Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 Credits NHL.com STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS Lehtonen helps Stars defeat Wild again Makes 25 saves; Dallas takes 2-0 series lead NHL.com 11:28 AM Antoine Roussel scored a peculiar goal, Kari Lehtonen made 25 saves and the Dallas Stars defeated the Minnesota Wild 2-1 in Game 2 of the Western Conference First Round at American Airlines Center on Saturday.Dallas took a 2-0 lead in the best-of-7 series. Game 3 is at Xcel Energy Center on Monday (8:30 p.m. ET; CNBC, SN, TVA Sports 2, FS-SW, FS-N, FS-WI).Roussel gave the Stars a 1-0 lead 3:54 into the second period. While he was behind the net, the puck hit his skate and deflected into the air. It went over the back of the net, hit goalie Devan Dubnyk near his head, and dropped into the net. https://www.nhl.com/news/dallas-stars-minnesota-wild-game-2-kari-lehtonen/c-280345496?tid=280335474 Quote Link to comment
Guns of the Patriots Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 (edited) Credits NHL.com STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS Holtby makes 41 saves, Capitals defeat Flyers Fluke goal, power play help Washington take 2-0 series lead by Katie Brown / NHL.com Correspondent 10:14 AM WASHINGTON -- The Philadelphia Flyers threw everything but the kitchen sink at Braden Holtby in the first period, but he didn't budge.The Washington Capitals used 41 saves from Holtby, a fluke goal and their suddenly rejuvenated power play to defeat the Flyers 4-1 at Verizon Center on Saturday in Game 2 of the best-of-7 Eastern Conference First Round series.The Flyers had 19 shots on goal in the first period, equaling their total from Game 1, a 2-0 Capitals win, but Holtby kept them all out of his net."He's unbelievable," Washington forward Marcus Johansson said. "He's making saves all over the place, and sometimes you're just shocked when he gets to stop the puck. He's so good. He's such an unbelievable goalie for us, and he wins games every week and he's done it all year. He was a huge part in this one." https://www.nhl.com/news/capitals-defeat-flyers-in-game-2/c-280343658?tid=280335472 Edited April 17, 2016 by Guns of the Patriots Quote Link to comment
Guns of the Patriots Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 (edited) Credits NHL.com STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS Second-period surge leads Rangers by Penguins Miller assists Yandle, Brassard, Zuccarello goals 4:14 apart; New York wins Game 2, ties series by Wes Crosby / NHL.com Correspondent 7:28 AM PITTSBURGH -- The New York Rangers played precisely the way they wanted Saturday on their way to evening their series with the Pittsburgh Penguins.Four unanswered goals helped the Rangers defeat the Penguins 4-2 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference First Round at Consol Energy Center.J.T. Miller had the primary assists on second-period goals by Keith Yandle, Derick Brassard and Mats Zuccarello 4:14 apart to give the Rangers a 3-1 lead."Finally, we were able to capitalize on a few of our looks," Rangers coach Alain Vigneault said. "We had some good looks. We've had some real good zone time both in Game 1 and Game 2 … We've had the puck quite a bit. We've had the puck quite a bit in their end and we've had some good looks." https://www.nhl.com/news/rangers-defeat-penguins-game-2/c-280339934?tid=280335470 Edited April 17, 2016 by Guns of the Patriots Quote Link to comment
Guns of the Patriots Posted April 17, 2016 Author Share Posted April 17, 2016 (edited) Credits NHL.com STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS Sharks edge Kings, head home with 2-0 series lead Pavelski scores third goal in two games, Jones makes 26 saves by Abbey Mastracco / NHL.com Columnist 1:49 PM LOS ANGELES -- Joe Pavelski scored his third goal in two games, Martin Jones made 26 saves and the San Jose Sharks held off the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 in Game 2 of the Western Conference First Round at Staples Center on Saturday.San Jose has a 2-0 series lead going into Game 3 at SAP Center on Monday (10:30 p.m. ET; NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports, PRIME, CSN-CA).Pavelski, who had two goals in San Jose's 4-3 victory in Game 1, scored 3:37 into the first period on the Sharks' first shot of the game. On a broken play, he was alone in the right circle, found a rolling puck and took a high wrist shot that caught the short side on goaltender Jonathan Quick to give the Sharks a 1-0 lead.San Jose continued to pressure Los Angeles throughout the first period and nearly scored again after Dwight King took a roughing penalty at 17:45. The Sharks had several quality chances during the power play but Quick made three saves and defenseman Luke Schenn got his leg in front of another shot to prevent a goal.But the Sharks, who had the NHL's third-best power play during the regular season, capitalized after Tyler Toffoli was called for roughing and Milan Lucic for charging at 8:14, giving the Sharks a 5-on-3 advantage for two minutes. They needed exactly 30 seconds to make it 2-0. Quick slid far out of his net to stop Pavelski's sharp-angled shot from the left circle, but Logan Couture banged the rebound into a wide-open net. https://www.nhl.com/news/sharks-defeat-kings-game-2/c-280348078?tid=280202816 Edited April 17, 2016 by Guns of the Patriots Quote Link to comment
Guns of the Patriots Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 (edited) Credits NHL.com STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS Red Wings stifle Lightning, get crucial win Petr Mrazek makes 16 saves for shutout in series debut; Athanasiou, Zetterberg score by Paul Harris / NHL.com Correspondent 10:00 AM DETROIT -- Andreas Athanasiou and Henrik Zetterberg scored, and Petr Mrazek made 16 saves in the Detroit Red Wings' 2-0 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference First Round series at Joe Louis Arena on Sunday.The Lightning lead the best-of-7 series 2-1. Game 4 is in Detroit on Tuesday (7 p.m. ET; NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports 2, FS-F, FS-D).It was Mrazek's third career Stanley Cup Playoff shutout. He was the backup the first two games of the series behind Jimmy Howard, who allowed seven goals on 64 shots.Tampa Bay goalie Ben Bishop made 28 saves.Athanasiou and Zetterberg scored 4:40 apart in the second period.Athanasiou, a rookie forward, made it 1-0 with 7:18 left in the period. He one-timed a rolling puck from the left circle, and it deflected off Bishop's blocker and in on the short side. It was the first NHL playoff goal of Athanasiou's career. https://www.nhl.com/news/red-wings-defeat-lightning-game-3/c-280357616?tid=280345020 Edited April 18, 2016 by Guns of the Patriots Quote Link to comment
Guns of the Patriots Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 (edited) Credits NHL.com STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS Blues score twice in 3rd, top Blackhawks in Game 3 Goals by Berglund, Schwartz lift St. Louis to win at Chicago by Brian Hedger / NHL.com Correspondent 6:24 AM CHICAGO -- The St. Louis Blues did something against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on Sunday that no one had done in nearly two years.Patrik Berglund and Jaden Schwartz scored third-period goals, and the Blues came from behind to defeat the Blackhawks 3-2 in Game 3 of their Western Conference First Round series. Brian Elliott made 44 saves for the Blues, who lead the best-of-7 series 2-1. Game 4 is Tuesday in Chicago (9:30 p.m. ET; NBCSN, SN, TVA Sports, FS-MW, CSN-CH).The Blues became the first team to defeat the Blackhawks in regulation when Chicago led after two periods since the Los Angeles Kings won 6-2 at United Center on May 21, 2014, in Game 2 of the Western Conference Final. Chicago had been 71-0-5 since that loss. https://www.nhl.com/news/blues-rally-to-defeat-blackhawks-in-game-3/c-280354742?tid=280344898 Edited April 18, 2016 by Guns of the Patriots Quote Link to comment
Guns of the Patriots Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 (edited) Credits NHL.com STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS Hickey lifts Islanders by Panthers in overtime Defenseman scores at 12:31; New York wins Game 3, takes 2-1 series lead by David Satriano @davidsatriano / NHL.com Staff Writer 11:01 AM NEW YORK -- Thomas Hickey scored at 12:31 of overtime to give the New York Islanders a 4-3 win against the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference First Round series at Barclays Center on Sunday.The Islanders took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-7 series. Game 4 is in Brooklyn on Wednesday (8 p.m. ET; USA, SN, MSG+, SUN, TVA Sports 2).New York rallied from a 3-1 second-period deficit. https://www.nhl.com/news/islanders-defeat-panthers-game-3/c-280358950?tid=280345022 Edited April 18, 2016 by Guns of the Patriots Quote Link to comment
Guns of the Patriots Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 (edited) Credits NHL.com STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS Predators top Ducks, take first-ever 2-0 series lead Ekholm, Smith and Weber score from Nashville; Rinne makes 27 saves by Abbey Mastracco / NHL.com Correspondent 1:50 PM ANAHEIM -- The Nashville Predators won the first two games of a Stanley Cup Playoff series for the first time in franchise history by holding off the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in Game 2 of the Western Conference First Round on Sunday at Honda Center.Mattias Ekholm, Craig Smith and Shea Weber scored for the Predators, and Pekka Rinne made 27 saves. The series continues Tuesday at Bridgestone Arena (9:30 p.m. ET: USA, SN360, TVA Sports 2, PRIME, FS-TN).Nashville scored three unanswered goals after Andrew Cogliano put Anaheim ahead 1-0 at 14:20 of the first period by beating Rinne on a breakaway. Weber attempted to dump the puck into the offensive zone but Cogliano blocked it, raced in alone and slid a backhand shot through the goaltender's five-hole.The Ducks continued to pressure Rinne, who stopped Ryan Kesler from point-blank range with 1:09 remaining in the period.The Predators tied it 13 seconds later when Colin Wilson broke away from defenseman Simon Despres and found Ekholm down low. The defenseman lifted a high backhand shot that hit the stick of Ducks goaltender John Gibson and went into the net. https://www.nhl.com/news/predators-edge-ducks-in-game-2/c-280361956?tid=280345032 Edited April 18, 2016 by Guns of the Patriots Quote Link to comment
Guns of the Patriots Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) Credits NHL.com STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS Wild have offensive outburst in Game 3 win Minnesota overcomes early first-period deficit to defeat Dallas; trails series 2-1 by Dan Myers / NHL.com Correspondent 11:40 AM ST. PAUL, Minn. -- The Minnesota Wild dug out of an early hole by scoring four unanswered goals in a 5-3 win against the Dallas Stars at Xcel Energy Center in Game 3 of their Western Conference First Round series on Monday.Dallas leads the best-of-7 series 2-1. Game 4 is at Xcel Energy Center on Wednesday (9:30 p.m., ET; NBCSN, FS-SW, FS-N, FS-WI, SN360, TVA Sports 3)Jason Pominville had two goals and Erik Haula and Nino Niederreiter each had two points for Minnesota, which ended a seven-game losing streak dating to the regular season.Haula, Chris Porter and Mikko Koivu also scored for the Wild and goaltender Devan Dubnyk made 14 saves. It was Minnesota's sixth win this season when allowing the first goal (6-27-6).Patrick Sharp scored two quick goals for Dallas, which had won eight of its previous nine games. Goaltender Kari Lehtonen made 20 saves and allowed more than three goals in a start for the first time since March 15, a span of nine games. https://www.nhl.com/news/minnesota-wild-dallas-stars-stanley-cup-playoffs-game-3/c-280372490?tid=280350986 Edited April 19, 2016 by Guns of the Patriots Quote Link to comment
Guns of the Patriots Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) Credits NHL.com STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS Capitals ride power play to big win against Flyers Washington scores five goals with man-advantage, grabs 3-0 series lead by Adam Kimelman @NHLAdamK / NHL.com Deputy Managing Editor 30 minutes ago PHILADELPHIA -- Alex Ovechkin had two goals and an assist, and the Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 6-1 in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference First Round series at Wells Fargo Center on Monday.The Capitals scored five power-play goals, the most in their history in a Stanley Cup Playoff game. They were 5-for-9 and are 8-for-17 with the man-advantage in the series."Our power play has confidence, and they keep giving us lots of practice," Washington coach Barry Trotz said. "We just did what we did. We stayed to our game plan and script, and we took their best punch."The Capitals lead the best-of-7 series 3-0. Game 4 will be in Philadelphia on Wednesday (7 p.m. ET; NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports, CSN-DC, CSN-PH).It's the first time the Capitals have led a series 3-0; they lost in Game 3 the seven previous times they went up 2-0.But Washington defenseman John Carlson said, "[it means] nothing unless we win."Carlson had a goal and two assists, and Marcus Johansson, Evgeny Kuznetsov and Jay Beagle scored for the Capitals. Braden Holtby made 31 saves and had an assist.Washington defenseman Brooks Orpik left the game with 8:01 left in the second period because of an upper-body injury after being hit into the boards by Philadelphia forward Ryan White. https://www.nhl.com/news/capitals-defeat-flyers-in-game-3/c-280370374?tid=280350984 Edited April 19, 2016 by Guns of the Patriots Quote Link to comment
Guns of the Patriots Posted April 19, 2016 Author Share Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) Credits NHL.com STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS Pearson, Kings avoid 3-0 hole with overtime victory Forward scores winner for Los Angeles; trail San Jose, 2-1 in series by Eric Gilmore / NHL.com Correspondent 1:59 PM SAN JOSE -- Tanner Pearson scored at 3:47 of overtime, and the Los Angeles Kings defeated the San Jose Sharks 2-1 at SAP Center on Monday in Game 3 of their Western Conference First Round series.The Sharks lead the best-of-7 series, 2-1. Game 4 is Wednesday in San Jose (10:30 p.m. ET; USA, CSN-CA, CBC, TVA Sports).Kings captain Dustin Brown ignited the game-winning play, delivering a hit on San Jose's Joonas Donskoi in the neutral zone and knocking the puck loose. Vincent Lecavalier sent the puck to Pearson, who beat Martin Jones from the left circle.The Kings had lost all five overtime playoff games against the Sharks in franchise history before the win. San Jose had won five straight and 10 of their past 11 overtime playoff games.Joe Thornton scored for the Sharks and Anze Kopitar for the Kings in the first period. https://www.nhl.com/news/los-angeles-kings-san-jose-sharks-game-3-recap/c-280375080?tid=280351076 Edited April 19, 2016 by Guns of the Patriots Quote Link to comment
Guns of the Patriots Posted April 20, 2016 Author Share Posted April 20, 2016 (edited) Credits NHL.com STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS Cullen, Murray lift Penguins by Rangers in Game 3 Forward scores at 4:16 of the third period; Pittsburgh takes 2-1 series lead by Jon Lane @JonLaneNHL / NHL.com Staff Writer 10:03 AM NEW YORK -- Matt Cullen scored 4:16 into the third period to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 3-1 win against the New York Rangers in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference First Round series at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. The Penguins took a 2-1 lead in the best-of-7 series. Game 4 is in New York on Thursday (7 p.m. ET; CNBC, TVA Sports, SN, ROOT, MSG).Sidney Crosby scored for Pittsburgh, and goalie Matt Murray made 16 saves in his first appearance since sustaining an upper-body injury on April 9. Murray won his eighth straight game dating back to the regular season, when he was 4-0-0 with a 1.84 goals-against average and .936 save percentage in five appearances following a concussion sustained by starter Marc-Andre Fleury. https://www.nhl.com/news/penguins-defeat-rangers-in-game-3/c-280384608?tid=280350988 Edited April 20, 2016 by Guns of the Patriots Quote Link to comment
Guns of the Patriots Posted April 20, 2016 Author Share Posted April 20, 2016 (edited) Credits NHL.com STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS Power play gives Lightning Game 4 win Third goal with 2:59 left against Red Wings pushes series lead to 3-1 by Paul Harris / NHL.com Correspondent 10:17 AM DETROIT -- Ondrej Palat scored a power-play goal with 2:59 left in the third period to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 3-2 win against the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena on Tuesday.Tampa Bay leads the best-of-7 Eastern Conference First Round series 3-1.Game 5 is Thursday at Amalie Arena in Tampa (7 p.m. ET; NBCSN, CBC, TVA Sports 2, FS-D, SUN).Nikita Kucherov scored two power-play goals for Tampa Bay, Jonathan Drouin had three assists, and Ben Bishop made 26 saves. https://www.nhl.com/news/palat-gives-lightning-game-4-win/c-280385170?tid=280351078 Edited April 20, 2016 by Guns of the Patriots Quote Link to comment
Guns of the Patriots Posted April 20, 2016 Author Share Posted April 20, 2016 (edited) Credits NHL.com STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS Andersen, Ducks blank Predators in Game 3 Anaheim trails series 2-1 after goaltender makes 27 saves in first playoff start this year by Robby Stanley / NHL.com Correspondent 8 minutes ago NASHVILLE -- Frederik Andersen made 27 saves in his 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs debut, and the Anaheim Ducks defeated the Nashville Predators 3-0 in Game 3 of their Western Conference First Round series at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday.Andersen earned his second career playoff shutout and has a 15-7 postseason record. He started Game 3 after the Predators won the first two games at Honda Center with John Gibson in goal for the Ducks.The Predators lead the best-of-7 series 2-1. Game 4 is Thursday in Nashville (8 p.m. ET; NHLN, FX-CA, TVA Sports 3, PRIME, FS-TN).Jamie McGinn gave the Ducks a 1-0 lead at 10:05 of the first period, beating Pekka Rinne with a one-timer from the right circle. Predators defenseman Anthony Bitetto committed a turnover at the blue line to start the play. Chris Stewart controlled the puck and found Shawn Horcoff, who fed a wide-open McGinn. https://www.nhl.com/news/ducks-defeat-predators-in-game-3/c-280389052?tid=280351132 Edited April 20, 2016 by Guns of the Patriots Quote Link to comment
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