The Dallas Stars have established a 2-1 series advantage over the Winnipeg Jets, securing a decisive 5-2 victory in Game 3 on Sunday. In parallel action, the Florida Panthers achieved a critical 2-0 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs, successfully leveling their series at 2-2.
For the Stars, their first home game of the series saw them perform with noticeable comfort. The score was tied 2-2 entering the third period, but Dallas netted three consecutive goals to pull ahead. The game-winning goal, credited to Alex Petrovic, generated some debate as it appeared he might have intentionally kicked the puck, but it was ultimately confirmed after a video review.
Mikko Rantanen delivered another standout performance for Dallas, recording a goal and two assists. His offensive output has been remarkable, accumulating 17 points over his last six contests.
In the day`s other matchup, the Panthers effectively stifled the Maple Leafs offense en route to a 2-0 shutout victory in Game 4. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky was exceptional, stopping all 22 shots faced. This dominant performance marked a strong rebound for Bobrovsky following a less fortunate Game 3 outing.
Goals from Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett provided the scoring for Florida. The series will now shift back to Toronto for Game 5. The upcoming game on Wednesday poses the question of whether the trend of the home team winning will continue, or if the Panthers can secure their third straight victory.
Looking ahead, Monday features two important Game 4s. The Carolina Hurricanes have the opportunity to move within one win of eliminating the Washington Capitals, while the Edmonton Oilers aim to do the same against the Vegas Golden Knights.
- Round 2 Schedule and Results
- (1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (3) Florida Panthers
- (1) Washington Capitals vs. (2) Carolina Hurricanes
- (1) Winnipeg Jets vs. (2) Dallas Stars
- (1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (3) Edmonton Oilers
- Round 1 Results
- (1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (WC1) Ottawa Senators
- (2) Tampa Bay Lightning vs. (3) Florida Panthers
- (1) Washington Capitals vs. (WC2) Montreal Canadiens
- (2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (3) New Jersey Devils
- (1) Winnipeg Jets vs. (WC2) St. Louis Blues
- (2) Dallas Stars vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche
- (1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (WC1) Minnesota Wild
- (2) Los Angeles Kings vs. (3) Edmonton Oilers
Round 2 Schedule and Results
(1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (3) Florida Panthers
- 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. | at TOR | ESPN
- *Game 6: Friday, May 16 | TBD | at FLA | TNT/truTV/Max
- *Game 7: Sunday, May 18 | TBD | at TOR | TNT/Max
(1) Washington Capitals vs. (2) Carolina Hurricanes
- Game 1: Hurricanes 2, Capitals 1 (OT)
- Game 2: Capitals 3, Hurricanes 1
- Game 3: Hurricanes 4, Capitals 0
- Game 4: Monday, May 12 | 7 p.m. | at CAR | TNT/truTV/Max
- Game 5: Thursday, May 15 | 7 p.m. | at WSH | TNT/truTV/Max
- *Game 6: Saturday, May 17 | TBD | at CAR | TBD
- *Game 7: Monday, May 19 | TBD | at WSH | ESPN
(1) Winnipeg Jets vs. (2) Dallas Stars
- Game 1: Stars 3, Jets 2
- Game 2: Jets 4, Stars 0
- Game 3: Stars 5, Jets 2
- Game 4: Tuesday, May 13 | 8 p.m. | at DAL | ESPN
- Game 5: Thursday, May 15 | 9:30 p.m. | at Jets | TNT/truTV/Max
- *Game 6: Saturday, May 17 | TBD | at DAL | TBD
- *Game 7: Monday, May 19 | TBD | at WPG | ESPN
(1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (3) Edmonton Oilers
- Game 1: Oilers 4, Golden Knights 2
- Game 2: Oilers 5, Golden Knights 4 (OT)
- Game 3: Golden Knights 4, Oilers 3
- Game 4: Monday, May 12 | 9:30 p.m. | at EDM | TNT/truTV/Max
- Game 5: Wednesday, May 14 | 9:30 p.m. | 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 Results
(1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (WC1) Ottawa Senators
- 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
(2) Tampa Bay Lightning vs. (3) Florida Panthers
- 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
(1) Washington Capitals vs. (WC2) Montreal Canadiens
- 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
(2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (3) New Jersey Devils
- 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)
(1) Winnipeg Jets vs. (WC2) St. Louis Blues
- 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)
(2) Dallas Stars vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche
- 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
(1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (WC1) Minnesota Wild
- 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
(2) Los Angeles Kings vs. (3) Edmonton Oilers
- 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
