The Dallas Stars have taken a commanding 3-1 lead in their playoff series against the Winnipeg Jets, who were the top seed in the Western Conference. This significant advantage was established with a 3-1 victory for the Stars in Game 4, which was the only NHL postseason game played on Tuesday evening.
Veteran forward Mikael Granlund was the offensive catalyst for the Stars in their Game 4 win, achieving his first career playoff hat trick. Dallas goaltender Jake Oettinger was also stellar, stopping 31 out of the 32 shots he faced. His performance in the series has resulted in impressive statistics: a 2.00 goals-against average and a .929 save percentage.
The excitement of the Stanley Cup Playoffs continues on Wednesday. The Toronto Maple Leafs will host the Florida Panthers in Game 5 of their tightly contested series, currently tied at two games apiece. In another key matchup, the Edmonton Oilers have the opportunity to potentially advance to the next round by closing out their second-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights on the road.
Round 2
Toronto Maple Leafs (1) vs. Florida Panthers (3)
- Game 1: Maple Leafs 5, Panthers 4
- Game 2: Maple Leafs 4, Panthers 3
- Game 3: Panthers 5, Maple Leafs 4 (OT)
- Game 4: Panthers 2, Maple Leafs 0
- Game 5: Wednesday, May 14 | 7 p.m. ET | at TOR | ESPN
- Game 6: Friday, May 16 | TBD | at FLA | TNT/truTV/Max
- *Game 7: Sunday, May 18 | TBD | at TOR | TNT/Max
Washington Capitals (1) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (2)
- Game 1: Hurricanes 2, Capitals 1 (OT)
- Game 2: Capitals 3, Hurricanes 1
- Game 3: Hurricanes 4, Capitals 0
- Game 4: Hurricanes 5, Capitals 2
- Game 5: Thursday, May 15 | 7 p.m. ET | at WSH | TNT/truTV/Max
- *Game 6: Saturday, May 17 | TBD | at CAR | TBD
- *Game 7: Monday, May 19 | TBD | at WSH | ESPN
Winnipeg Jets (1) vs. Dallas Stars (2)
- Game 1: Stars 3, Jets 2
- Game 2: Jets 4, Stars 0
- Game 3: Stars 5, Jets 2
- Game 4: Stars 3, Jets 1
- Game 5: Thursday, May 15 | 9:30 p.m. ET | at Jets | TNT/truTV/Max
- *Game 6: Saturday, May 17 | TBD | at DAL | TBD
- *Game 7: Monday, May 19 | TBD | at WPG | ESPN
Vegas Golden Knights (1) vs. Edmonton Oilers (3)
- Game 1: Oilers 4, Golden Knights 2
- Game 2: Oilers 5, Golden Knights 4 (OT)
- Game 3: Golden Knights 4, Oilers 3
- Game 4: Oilers 3, Golden Knights 0
- Game 5: Wednesday, May 14 | 9:30 p.m. ET | at VGK | ESPN
- *Game 6: Friday, May 16 | TBD | at EDM | TNT/truTV/Max
- *Game 7: Sunday, May 18 | TBD | at VGK | TNT/Max
Round 1
Toronto Maple Leafs (1) vs. Ottawa Senators (WC1)
- Game 1: Maple Leafs 6, Senators 2
- Game 2: Maple Leafs 3, Senators 2 (OT)
- Game 3: Maple Leafs 3, Senators 2 (OT)
- Game 4: Senators 4, Maple Leafs 3 (OT)
- Game 5: Senators 4, Maple Leafs 0
- Game 6: Maple Leafs 4, Senators 2
Tampa Bay Lightning (2) vs. Florida Panthers (3)
- Game 1: Panthers 6, Lightning 2
- Game 2: Panthers 2, Lightning 0
- Game 3: Lightning 5, Panthers 1
- Game 4: Panthers 4, Lightning 2
- Game 5: Panthers 6, Lightning 3
Washington Capitals (1) vs. Montreal Canadiens (WC2)
- Game 1: Capitals 3, Canadiens 2 (OT)
- Game 2: Capitals 3, Canadiens 1
- Game 3: Canadiens 6, Capitals 3
- Game 4: Capitals 5, Canadiens 2
- Game 5: Capitals 4, Canadiens 1
Carolina Hurricanes (2) vs. New Jersey Devils (3)
- Game 1: Hurricanes 4, Devils 1
- Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Devils 1
- Game 3: Devils 3, Hurricanes 2 (2OT)
- Game 4: Hurricanes 5, Devils 2
- Game 5: Hurricanes 5, Devils 4 (2OT)
Winnipeg Jets (1) vs. St. Louis Blues (WC2)
- Game 1: Jets 5, Blues 3
- Game 2: Jets 2, Blues 1
- Game 3: Blues 7, Jets 2
- Game 4: Blues 5, Jets 1
- Game 5: Jets 5, Blues 3
- Game 6: Blues 5, Jets 2
- Game 7: Jets 4, Blues 3 (2OT)
Dallas Stars (2) vs. Colorado Avalanche (3)
- Game 1: Avalanche 5, Stars 1
- Game 2: Stars 4, Avalanche 3 (OT)
- Game 3: Stars 2, Avalanche 1 (OT)
- Game 4: Avalanche 4, Stars 0
- Game 5: Stars 6, Avalanche 2
- Game 6: Avalanche 7, Stars 4
- Game 7: Stars 4, Avalanche 2
Vegas Golden Knights (1) vs. Minnesota Wild (WC1)
- Game 1: Golden Knights 4, Wild 2
- Game 2: Wild 5, Golden Knights 2
- Game 3: Wild 5, Golden Knights 2
- Game 4: Golden Knights 4, Wild 3 (OT)
- Game 5: Golden Knights 3, Wild 2 (OT)
- Game 6: Golden Knights 3, Wild 2
Los Angeles Kings (2) vs. Edmonton Oilers (3)
- Game 1: Kings 6, Oilers 5
- Game 2: Kings 6, Oilers 2
- Game 3: Oilers 7, Kings 4
- Game 4: Oilers 4, Kings 3 (OT)
- Game 5: Oilers 3, Kings 1
- Game 6: Oilers 6, Kings 4
