The midweek game early in the season sees the North Carolina Courage hosting the Orlando Pride. Ashlyn Harris and Stephanie Labbe are the veteran keepers. North Carolina opened the scoring in the 45th minute on a Lynn Williams goal, set up by Crystal Dunn. In first half stoppage time, the Courage's Denise O'Sullivan took a yellow card for a foul. North Carolina added on with a Jessica McDonald goal in the 55th minute, coming off of Williams. In the 64th minute, McCall Zerboni of the Courage received a yellow card for a foul. North Carolina extended the lead as Dunn scored in the 70th minute. The Courage padded the lead as Dunn scored again in the 77th minute. Orlando's Marta received a yellow card for dissent in the 85th minute. North Carolina continued with a Julia Spetsmark goal in the 88th minute. The game ended 5-0, with the woman of the match being Dunn.
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Tuesday, April 16, 2019
2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Round 1 Day 7
Four games on again tonight, beginning with...
The Columbus Blue Jackets hosting the Tampa Bay Lightning. Andrei Vasilevskiy and Sergei Bobrovsky tend the twines. Columbus opened in the first period with an Alexandre Texier power play goal, powered by Seth Jones and Pierre-Luc Dubois. The Blue Jackets added on with a Dubois goal, assisted by Oliver Bjorkstrand and Adam Clendening. Tampa Bay got on the board with a Steven Stamkos goal, made possible by Nikita Kucherov and Anthony Cirelli. Columbus shot back in the second period with a Jones goal, his second of the postseason, coming off of Cam Atkinson and Matt Duchene. The Lightning replied with a Cedric Paquette goal, passed from Braydon Coburn and Jan Rutta. Tampa Bay tied it on a Brayden Point power play goal, with assists provided by Stamkos and Kucherov. The Blue Jackets regained the lead on a Bjorkstrand goal, his second of the playoffs, helped along by Scott Harrington and Dubois. Columbus extended the lead on an unassisted Artemi Panarin empty net goal, his second of the postseason. The Blue Jackets padded the lead as Texier scored his second of the game into an empty net goal, thanks to Zach Werenski and Nick Foligno. Columbus iced it at 7-3 with a Duchene empty net goal, his third of the playoffs, set up by David Savard and Harrington. The three stars were Texier, Dubois, and and Bjorkstrand, while Duchene, Jones, Harrington, Stamkos, and Kucherov get the honorable mentions. The Blue Jackets advance to the second round on a 4-0 series sweep, where either the Boston Bruins or Toronto Maple Leafs will meet them.
Over in Pittsburgh, the Penguins welcome the New York Islanders. Robin Lehner and Matt Murray are the masked men. Pittsburgh started in the first period on a Jake Guentzel goal, via Sidney Crosby and Jared McCann. New York tied it on a Jordan Eberle goal, his fourth of the postseason, fueled by Mathew Barzal and Scott Mayfield. The Islanders took the lead with a Brock Nelson goal, his third of the playoffs, coming off of Josh Bailey and Tom Kuhnhackl. New York iced it at 3-1 in the third period with a Bailey empty net goal, his third of the postseason, set up by Valtteri Filppula. The three stars belonged to Lehner (32 for 33 in saves), Bailey, and Nelson. The Islanders swept the Penguins 4-0, and will wait for the Washington Capitals or Carolina Hurricanes in the second round.
Southwest to St. Louis, as the Blues bring in the Winnipeg Jets. Connor Hellebuyck and Jordan Binnington man the creases. St. Louis dented the scoreboard in the third period with a Vladimir Tarasenko power play goal, his second of the postseason, powered by Alex Pietrangelo and Ryan O'Reilly. Winnipeg tied it with a Mark Scheifele goal, his second of the playoffs, guided in by Kyle Connor and Blake Wheeler. The Jets won 2-1 in overtime with a Connor goal, his third of the postseason, coming off of Scheifele and Wheeler. The three stars were Connor, Hellebuyck (31 for 32 in saves), and Scheifele, while Wheeler gets an honorable mention. Heading back to Winnipeg, the series is tied at 2.
Finally, the Vegas Golden Knights host the San Jose Sharks. Martin Jones and Marc-Andre Fleury protect the nets. Vegas kicked off the scoring in the first period with a Max Pacioretty goal, his third of the postseason, made possible by Mark Stone. The Golden Knights added on with a Shea Theodore goal, assisted by Reilly Smith and Pacioretty. Aaron Dell relieved Jones in the second period. Vegas extended the lead in the second period on a Pacioretty power play goal, his second of the game and fourth of the playoffs, powered by Stone and Theodore. The Golden Knights padded the lead in the third period as Alex Tuch scored, thanks to Nate Schmidt and Pacioretty. Vegas capped it at 5-0 with a Jonathan Marchessault power play goal, powered by Schmidt and Smith. The three stars were Pacioretty, Theodore, and Fleury (28 save shutout), while Schmidt, Stone, and Smith get the honorable mentions. The Golden Knights leave home ahead 3-1 in the series.
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The Columbus Blue Jackets hosting the Tampa Bay Lightning. Andrei Vasilevskiy and Sergei Bobrovsky tend the twines. Columbus opened in the first period with an Alexandre Texier power play goal, powered by Seth Jones and Pierre-Luc Dubois. The Blue Jackets added on with a Dubois goal, assisted by Oliver Bjorkstrand and Adam Clendening. Tampa Bay got on the board with a Steven Stamkos goal, made possible by Nikita Kucherov and Anthony Cirelli. Columbus shot back in the second period with a Jones goal, his second of the postseason, coming off of Cam Atkinson and Matt Duchene. The Lightning replied with a Cedric Paquette goal, passed from Braydon Coburn and Jan Rutta. Tampa Bay tied it on a Brayden Point power play goal, with assists provided by Stamkos and Kucherov. The Blue Jackets regained the lead on a Bjorkstrand goal, his second of the playoffs, helped along by Scott Harrington and Dubois. Columbus extended the lead on an unassisted Artemi Panarin empty net goal, his second of the postseason. The Blue Jackets padded the lead as Texier scored his second of the game into an empty net goal, thanks to Zach Werenski and Nick Foligno. Columbus iced it at 7-3 with a Duchene empty net goal, his third of the playoffs, set up by David Savard and Harrington. The three stars were Texier, Dubois, and and Bjorkstrand, while Duchene, Jones, Harrington, Stamkos, and Kucherov get the honorable mentions. The Blue Jackets advance to the second round on a 4-0 series sweep, where either the Boston Bruins or Toronto Maple Leafs will meet them.
Over in Pittsburgh, the Penguins welcome the New York Islanders. Robin Lehner and Matt Murray are the masked men. Pittsburgh started in the first period on a Jake Guentzel goal, via Sidney Crosby and Jared McCann. New York tied it on a Jordan Eberle goal, his fourth of the postseason, fueled by Mathew Barzal and Scott Mayfield. The Islanders took the lead with a Brock Nelson goal, his third of the playoffs, coming off of Josh Bailey and Tom Kuhnhackl. New York iced it at 3-1 in the third period with a Bailey empty net goal, his third of the postseason, set up by Valtteri Filppula. The three stars belonged to Lehner (32 for 33 in saves), Bailey, and Nelson. The Islanders swept the Penguins 4-0, and will wait for the Washington Capitals or Carolina Hurricanes in the second round.
Southwest to St. Louis, as the Blues bring in the Winnipeg Jets. Connor Hellebuyck and Jordan Binnington man the creases. St. Louis dented the scoreboard in the third period with a Vladimir Tarasenko power play goal, his second of the postseason, powered by Alex Pietrangelo and Ryan O'Reilly. Winnipeg tied it with a Mark Scheifele goal, his second of the playoffs, guided in by Kyle Connor and Blake Wheeler. The Jets won 2-1 in overtime with a Connor goal, his third of the postseason, coming off of Scheifele and Wheeler. The three stars were Connor, Hellebuyck (31 for 32 in saves), and Scheifele, while Wheeler gets an honorable mention. Heading back to Winnipeg, the series is tied at 2.
Finally, the Vegas Golden Knights host the San Jose Sharks. Martin Jones and Marc-Andre Fleury protect the nets. Vegas kicked off the scoring in the first period with a Max Pacioretty goal, his third of the postseason, made possible by Mark Stone. The Golden Knights added on with a Shea Theodore goal, assisted by Reilly Smith and Pacioretty. Aaron Dell relieved Jones in the second period. Vegas extended the lead in the second period on a Pacioretty power play goal, his second of the game and fourth of the playoffs, powered by Stone and Theodore. The Golden Knights padded the lead in the third period as Alex Tuch scored, thanks to Nate Schmidt and Pacioretty. Vegas capped it at 5-0 with a Jonathan Marchessault power play goal, powered by Schmidt and Smith. The three stars were Pacioretty, Theodore, and Fleury (28 save shutout), while Schmidt, Stone, and Smith get the honorable mentions. The Golden Knights leave home ahead 3-1 in the series.
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NWSL 2019 - Week 1
After a delay due to video replay issues at Yahoo Sports, my coverage of NWSL action this season is ready to go. First up...
The Washington Spirit host Sky Blue FC. Kailen Sheridan and Aubrey Bledsoe are the keepers. Washington got going in the 59th minute with a Samantha Staab goal, via Cheyna Matthews. The Spirit added on in stoppage time with a Megan Crosson goal, set up by Mallory Pugh. This stood for a 2-0 win, with the woman of the match being Staab for her goal on her debut.
Also, the North Carolina Courage welcome the Chicago Red Stars. Alyssa Naeher and Stephanie Labbe protect the nets. Chicago opened in the 26th minute with a Sam Kerr goal, coming off of Yuki Nagasato. North Carolina tied it in the 66th minute with a Crystal Dunn goal, assisted by Jessica McDonald. The Red Stars had a yellow card for a foul by Michele Vasconcelos in the 89th minute. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, with Dunn's equalizer making her the woman of the match.
On Sunday, the Orlando Pride bring in the Portland Thorns FC. Adrianna Franch and Ashlyn Harris are the American keepers. Portland started in the 45th minute with a Caitlin Foord goal, passed from Tobin Heath. The Thorns added on with a Heath goal in the 49th minute, helped along by Foord. Orlando's Camila took a yellow card for a foul in stoppage time. Portland won 2-0, with Heath picked as woman of the match.
Finally, the Houston Dash host Reign FC. Michelle Betos and Jane Campbell are between the sticks. Houston struck first in the 10th minute with a Nichelle Prince goal. Reign tied it on a Darian Jenkins goal in the 58th minute, courtesy of Jodie Taylor. Sophie Schmidt of the Dash received a yellow card for a 67th minute foul. Kristen McNabb of Reign took a yellow card for her 79th minute foul. In stoppage time, Christine Nairn of Houston picked up a yellow card for a foul. The final remained at 1-1, with Jenkins picked as woman of the match.
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The Washington Spirit host Sky Blue FC. Kailen Sheridan and Aubrey Bledsoe are the keepers. Washington got going in the 59th minute with a Samantha Staab goal, via Cheyna Matthews. The Spirit added on in stoppage time with a Megan Crosson goal, set up by Mallory Pugh. This stood for a 2-0 win, with the woman of the match being Staab for her goal on her debut.
Also, the North Carolina Courage welcome the Chicago Red Stars. Alyssa Naeher and Stephanie Labbe protect the nets. Chicago opened in the 26th minute with a Sam Kerr goal, coming off of Yuki Nagasato. North Carolina tied it in the 66th minute with a Crystal Dunn goal, assisted by Jessica McDonald. The Red Stars had a yellow card for a foul by Michele Vasconcelos in the 89th minute. The game ended in a 1-1 draw, with Dunn's equalizer making her the woman of the match.
On Sunday, the Orlando Pride bring in the Portland Thorns FC. Adrianna Franch and Ashlyn Harris are the American keepers. Portland started in the 45th minute with a Caitlin Foord goal, passed from Tobin Heath. The Thorns added on with a Heath goal in the 49th minute, helped along by Foord. Orlando's Camila took a yellow card for a foul in stoppage time. Portland won 2-0, with Heath picked as woman of the match.
Finally, the Houston Dash host Reign FC. Michelle Betos and Jane Campbell are between the sticks. Houston struck first in the 10th minute with a Nichelle Prince goal. Reign tied it on a Darian Jenkins goal in the 58th minute, courtesy of Jodie Taylor. Sophie Schmidt of the Dash received a yellow card for a 67th minute foul. Kristen McNabb of Reign took a yellow card for her 79th minute foul. In stoppage time, Christine Nairn of Houston picked up a yellow card for a foul. The final remained at 1-1, with Jenkins picked as woman of the match.
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Monday, April 15, 2019
2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Round 1 Day 6
Another four games go today, beginning with...
The Carolina Hurricanes hosting the Washington Capitals. Braden Holtby and Petr Mrazek are the goalies. Carolina started in the first period with a Warren Foegele goal, assisted by Justin Faulk and Brock McGinn. The Hurricanes added on in the second period with another Foegele goal, passed from Sebastian Aho and Teuvo Teravainen. Carolina extended the lead as Dougie Hamilton scored on the power play, with the help of Jordan Staal and Jaccob Slavin. The Hurricanes padded the lead with another Hamilton power play goal, powered by Slavin and Foegle in the third period. Carolina iced it at 5-0 with a McGinn goal, coming off of Staal and Jordan Martinook. The three stars belonged to Foegele, Hamilton, and McGinn, while Staal and Slavin get the honorable mentions. The Hurricanes have cut the Capitals' lead to 2-1.
Up in Toronto, the Maple Leafs welcome the Boston Bruins. Tuukka Rask and Frederik Andersen man the nets. Toronto got going in the second period with a Trevor Moore goal, via Morgan Rielly and Tyler Ennis. Boston tied it on a David Krejci goal, passed from Jake DeBrusk and Karson Kuhlman. The Maple Leafs retook the lead on an Auston Matthews power play goal, powered by Andreas Johnsson and Mitchell Marner. The Maple Leafs added on with a Johnsson power play goal, with assists provided by John Tavares and Matthews. The Bruins pulled back with a Charlie Coyle goal, his second of the postseason, coming on the power play from Danton Heinen and Matt Grzelcyk. This only made it 3-2, the eventual final, with the three stars handed to Johnsson, Matthews, and Andersen (34 for 36 in saves). The Maple Leafs pull ahead at 2-1 in the series.
Far to the south, the Dallas Stars bring in the Nashville Predators. Pekka Rinne and Ben Bishop tend the twines. Nashville dented the scoreboard in the second period with a Rocco Grimaldi goal, his second of the postseason, coming off of P.K. Subban and Miikka Salomaki. The Predators added on with a Filip Forsberg goal, courtesy of Nick Bonino. Dallas got on the board with a Mats Zuccarello goal, his second of the playoffs, via John Klingberg. The Stars tied it in the third period on a Tyler Seguin goal, guided in by Jamie Benn and Alexander Radulov. Nashville retook the lead with a Mikael Granlund goal, made possible by Dante Fabbro and Kyle Turris. This stood for the 3-2 final, with the three stars going to Granlund, Rinne (40 for 42 in saves), and Forsberg. The Predators took a 2-1 series lead.
Finally, the Colorado Avalanche host the Calgary Flames. Mike Smith and Philipp Grubauer play in the creases. Colorado opened in the first period with a Nathan MacKinnon power play goal, his second of the postseason, powered by Tyson Barrie and J.T. Compher. The Avalanche added on with another MacKinnon power play goal, his second of the game and third of the playoffs, fueled by Mikko Rantanen and Gabriel Landeskog. Colorado extended the lead as Cale Makar scored, thanks to MacKinnon and Alexander Kerfoot. The Avalanche padded the lead with a shorthanded Matt Nieto goal, his second of the postseason, set up by Ian Cole and Erik Johnson. Calgary got on the board with a Sam Bennett power play goal, with a lone helper by Rasmus Andersson. Colorado replied with a Rantanen goal, with a lone helper by Colin Wilson. The Avalanche continued in the third period with a Johnson goal, guided in by Cole and Nieto. The Flames got one back on a T.J. Brodie goal, made possible by Noah Hanifin and Sean Monahan. This only made it 6-2, the final, with the three stars given to MacKinnon, Nieto, and Rantanen, while Johnson and Cole get the honorable mentions. The Avalanche have pulled ahead 2-1 in the series.
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The Carolina Hurricanes hosting the Washington Capitals. Braden Holtby and Petr Mrazek are the goalies. Carolina started in the first period with a Warren Foegele goal, assisted by Justin Faulk and Brock McGinn. The Hurricanes added on in the second period with another Foegele goal, passed from Sebastian Aho and Teuvo Teravainen. Carolina extended the lead as Dougie Hamilton scored on the power play, with the help of Jordan Staal and Jaccob Slavin. The Hurricanes padded the lead with another Hamilton power play goal, powered by Slavin and Foegle in the third period. Carolina iced it at 5-0 with a McGinn goal, coming off of Staal and Jordan Martinook. The three stars belonged to Foegele, Hamilton, and McGinn, while Staal and Slavin get the honorable mentions. The Hurricanes have cut the Capitals' lead to 2-1.
Up in Toronto, the Maple Leafs welcome the Boston Bruins. Tuukka Rask and Frederik Andersen man the nets. Toronto got going in the second period with a Trevor Moore goal, via Morgan Rielly and Tyler Ennis. Boston tied it on a David Krejci goal, passed from Jake DeBrusk and Karson Kuhlman. The Maple Leafs retook the lead on an Auston Matthews power play goal, powered by Andreas Johnsson and Mitchell Marner. The Maple Leafs added on with a Johnsson power play goal, with assists provided by John Tavares and Matthews. The Bruins pulled back with a Charlie Coyle goal, his second of the postseason, coming on the power play from Danton Heinen and Matt Grzelcyk. This only made it 3-2, the eventual final, with the three stars handed to Johnsson, Matthews, and Andersen (34 for 36 in saves). The Maple Leafs pull ahead at 2-1 in the series.
Far to the south, the Dallas Stars bring in the Nashville Predators. Pekka Rinne and Ben Bishop tend the twines. Nashville dented the scoreboard in the second period with a Rocco Grimaldi goal, his second of the postseason, coming off of P.K. Subban and Miikka Salomaki. The Predators added on with a Filip Forsberg goal, courtesy of Nick Bonino. Dallas got on the board with a Mats Zuccarello goal, his second of the playoffs, via John Klingberg. The Stars tied it in the third period on a Tyler Seguin goal, guided in by Jamie Benn and Alexander Radulov. Nashville retook the lead with a Mikael Granlund goal, made possible by Dante Fabbro and Kyle Turris. This stood for the 3-2 final, with the three stars going to Granlund, Rinne (40 for 42 in saves), and Forsberg. The Predators took a 2-1 series lead.
Finally, the Colorado Avalanche host the Calgary Flames. Mike Smith and Philipp Grubauer play in the creases. Colorado opened in the first period with a Nathan MacKinnon power play goal, his second of the postseason, powered by Tyson Barrie and J.T. Compher. The Avalanche added on with another MacKinnon power play goal, his second of the game and third of the playoffs, fueled by Mikko Rantanen and Gabriel Landeskog. Colorado extended the lead as Cale Makar scored, thanks to MacKinnon and Alexander Kerfoot. The Avalanche padded the lead with a shorthanded Matt Nieto goal, his second of the postseason, set up by Ian Cole and Erik Johnson. Calgary got on the board with a Sam Bennett power play goal, with a lone helper by Rasmus Andersson. Colorado replied with a Rantanen goal, with a lone helper by Colin Wilson. The Avalanche continued in the third period with a Johnson goal, guided in by Cole and Nieto. The Flames got one back on a T.J. Brodie goal, made possible by Noah Hanifin and Sean Monahan. This only made it 6-2, the final, with the three stars given to MacKinnon, Nieto, and Rantanen, while Johnson and Cole get the honorable mentions. The Avalanche have pulled ahead 2-1 in the series.
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Sunday, April 14, 2019
2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Round 1 Day 5
Series have shifted to the lesser seed's venues, beginning with...
The Pittsburgh Penguins hosting the New York Islanders. Robin Lehner and Matt Murray are in the creases. Pittsburgh started in the first period with a Garrett Wilson goal, via Marcus Pettersson and Justin Schultz. New York tied it on a Jordan Eberle goal, his third of the postseason, courtesy of Ryan Pulock and Mathew Barzal. The Islanders took the lead with a Brock Nelson goal, his second of the playoffs, coming off of Tom Kuhnhackl. New York added on in the third period with a Leo Komarov goal, made possible by Anthony Beauvillier and Valtteri Filppula. The Islanders iced it at 4-1 with an Anders Lee empty net goal, set up by Filppula and Adam Pelech. The three stars were Nelson, Lehner (25 for 26 in saves), and Filppula. The Islanders are on the brink of advancing with a 3-0 series lead.
Over in Columbus, the Blue Jackets welcome the Tampa Bay Lightning. Andrei Vasilevskiy and Sergei Bobrovsky protect the nets. Columbus got going in the second period on a Matt Duchene goal, his second of the postseason, assisted by Cam Atkinson and Zach Werenski. The Blues Jackets added on with an Oliver Bjorkstand power play goal, powered by Seth Jones and Alexandre Texier. Tampa Bay got on the board in the third period with an Ondrej Palat goal, helped along by Erik Cernak and Tyler Johnson. Columbus iced it at 3-1 with an Atkinson empty net goal, his second of the playoffs, set up by Artemi Panarin and Scott Harrington. The three stars were Bobrovsky (30 for 31 in saves), Atkinson, and Bjorkstrand. Columbus is one win away from advancing with a 3-0 series lead.
Along to St. Louis, as the Blues bring in the Winnipeg Jets. Connor Hellebuyck and Jordan Binnington are in the blue paint. St. Louis opened in the first period with a David Perron power play goal, his second of the postseason, powered by Alex Pietrangelo and the goalie Binnington. Winnipeg tied it in the second period on a Kevin Hayes goal, passed from Mathieu Perreault and Josh Morrissey. The Jets took the lead with a Patrik Laine goal, his third of the playoffs guided in by Jacob Trouba and Bryan Little. Winnipeg added on with a Kyle Connor power play goal, with assists provided by Blake Wheeler and Laine. The Blues got one back in the third period with a Vladimir Tarasenko power play goal, with a lone helper from Vince Dunn. The Jets countered with a Brandon Tanev goal, via Andrew Copp and Dustin Byfuglien. Winnipeg extended the lead as Byfuglien scored, thanks to Copp. St. Louis pulled back on an Alexander Steen goal, assisted by Pietrangelo and Joel Edmundson. The Jets replied on a Connor goal, his second of the game, made possible by Mark Scheifele. This made it 6-3, the final, with the three stars being Connor, Laine, and Byfuglien, while Copp and Pietrangelo get the honorable mentions. The Blues remain ahead 2-1 in the series.
Finally, the Vegas Golden Knights host the San Jose Sharks. Martin Jones and Marc-Andre Fleury are between the pipes. Vegas kicked off the scoring in the first period with a Mark Stone goal, his fourth of the postseason, via Nate Schmidt and Deryk Engelland. The Golden Knights added on with a Max Pacioretty power play goal, his second of the playoffs, powered by Shea Theodore and Paul Stastny. San Jose got on the board with a Kevin Labanc goal, passed from Joe Thornton and Marcus Sorensen. Vegas replied in the second period with a Stastny goal, courtesy of Pacioretty and Stone. The Golden Knights extended the lead as Stastny scored his second of the game on the power play, with the help of Stone and Theodore. Vegas padded the lead in the third period on Stone's second of the game and fifth of the postseason, assisted by Jonathan Marchessault and Stastny. The Sharks pulled one back with a Logan Couture power play goal, his second of the playoffs, made possible by Erik Karlsson and the goalie Jones. San Jose got closer with a Timo Meier goal, helped along by Gustav Nyquist. The Golden Knights countered on a Stone goal, completing his hat trick on his sixth of the postseason. The final remained at 6-3, with the three stars awarded to Stone, Stastny, and Theodore, while Pacioretty gets an honorable mention. Vegas has taken the series lead at 2-1.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins hosting the New York Islanders. Robin Lehner and Matt Murray are in the creases. Pittsburgh started in the first period with a Garrett Wilson goal, via Marcus Pettersson and Justin Schultz. New York tied it on a Jordan Eberle goal, his third of the postseason, courtesy of Ryan Pulock and Mathew Barzal. The Islanders took the lead with a Brock Nelson goal, his second of the playoffs, coming off of Tom Kuhnhackl. New York added on in the third period with a Leo Komarov goal, made possible by Anthony Beauvillier and Valtteri Filppula. The Islanders iced it at 4-1 with an Anders Lee empty net goal, set up by Filppula and Adam Pelech. The three stars were Nelson, Lehner (25 for 26 in saves), and Filppula. The Islanders are on the brink of advancing with a 3-0 series lead.
Over in Columbus, the Blue Jackets welcome the Tampa Bay Lightning. Andrei Vasilevskiy and Sergei Bobrovsky protect the nets. Columbus got going in the second period on a Matt Duchene goal, his second of the postseason, assisted by Cam Atkinson and Zach Werenski. The Blues Jackets added on with an Oliver Bjorkstand power play goal, powered by Seth Jones and Alexandre Texier. Tampa Bay got on the board in the third period with an Ondrej Palat goal, helped along by Erik Cernak and Tyler Johnson. Columbus iced it at 3-1 with an Atkinson empty net goal, his second of the playoffs, set up by Artemi Panarin and Scott Harrington. The three stars were Bobrovsky (30 for 31 in saves), Atkinson, and Bjorkstrand. Columbus is one win away from advancing with a 3-0 series lead.
Along to St. Louis, as the Blues bring in the Winnipeg Jets. Connor Hellebuyck and Jordan Binnington are in the blue paint. St. Louis opened in the first period with a David Perron power play goal, his second of the postseason, powered by Alex Pietrangelo and the goalie Binnington. Winnipeg tied it in the second period on a Kevin Hayes goal, passed from Mathieu Perreault and Josh Morrissey. The Jets took the lead with a Patrik Laine goal, his third of the playoffs guided in by Jacob Trouba and Bryan Little. Winnipeg added on with a Kyle Connor power play goal, with assists provided by Blake Wheeler and Laine. The Blues got one back in the third period with a Vladimir Tarasenko power play goal, with a lone helper from Vince Dunn. The Jets countered with a Brandon Tanev goal, via Andrew Copp and Dustin Byfuglien. Winnipeg extended the lead as Byfuglien scored, thanks to Copp. St. Louis pulled back on an Alexander Steen goal, assisted by Pietrangelo and Joel Edmundson. The Jets replied on a Connor goal, his second of the game, made possible by Mark Scheifele. This made it 6-3, the final, with the three stars being Connor, Laine, and Byfuglien, while Copp and Pietrangelo get the honorable mentions. The Blues remain ahead 2-1 in the series.
Finally, the Vegas Golden Knights host the San Jose Sharks. Martin Jones and Marc-Andre Fleury are between the pipes. Vegas kicked off the scoring in the first period with a Mark Stone goal, his fourth of the postseason, via Nate Schmidt and Deryk Engelland. The Golden Knights added on with a Max Pacioretty power play goal, his second of the playoffs, powered by Shea Theodore and Paul Stastny. San Jose got on the board with a Kevin Labanc goal, passed from Joe Thornton and Marcus Sorensen. Vegas replied in the second period with a Stastny goal, courtesy of Pacioretty and Stone. The Golden Knights extended the lead as Stastny scored his second of the game on the power play, with the help of Stone and Theodore. Vegas padded the lead in the third period on Stone's second of the game and fifth of the postseason, assisted by Jonathan Marchessault and Stastny. The Sharks pulled one back with a Logan Couture power play goal, his second of the playoffs, made possible by Erik Karlsson and the goalie Jones. San Jose got closer with a Timo Meier goal, helped along by Gustav Nyquist. The Golden Knights countered on a Stone goal, completing his hat trick on his sixth of the postseason. The final remained at 6-3, with the three stars awarded to Stone, Stastny, and Theodore, while Pacioretty gets an honorable mention. Vegas has taken the series lead at 2-1.
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MLS 2019 - Week 7
We've got a weekend of games ready to go, beginning on Friday with...
The Chicago Fire hosting the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Maxime Crepeau and David Ousted are the goalies. Mohammed Adams of Chicago took a yellow card for a 40th minute foul. Vancouver got going in the 53rd minute on a Yordy Reyna goal. The Whitecaps' Crepeau received a yellow card for time wasting in the 79th minute. The Fire tied it with a Nemanja Nikolic penalty kick goal in the 84th minute. The final held at 1-1, with Reyna named man of the match.
The first of ten Saturday games has the Montreal Impact welcoming the Columbus Crew SC. Zack Steffen and Evan Bush tend the twines. Montreal dented the scoreboard in the 55th minute with a Harry Novillo goal, assisted by Maximiliano Urruti. Columbus' Jonathan Mensah took a yellow card for a foul in stoppage time. The Impact claimed a 1-0 win, with the man of the match being Novillo.
Down in Houston, the Dynamo bring in the San Jose Earthquakes. Daniel Vega and Joe Willis play in goal. San Jose's Tommy Thompson received a yellow card for a foul in the 28th minute. Houston's Maynor Figueroa took a yellow card for a handball in the 30th minute. The Earthquakes saw a yellow card for a 34th minute Anibal Godoy foul. The Dynamo cracked the scoresheet in the 52nd minute with an Alberth Elis goal, set up by Mauro Manotas. Elis took a yellow card for delaying the game. San Jose retied it in the 56th minute on a Jackson Yueill goal, assisted by Shea Salinas. Houston regained the lead in the 60th minute on a Tomas Martinez goal, coming off of Manotas. Adam Lundkvist of the Dynamo had a yellow card for time wasting in the 69th minute. The Earthquakes went down to ten men in the 87th minute as Marcos Lopez took a straight red card for a foul. The game ended 2-1, with the man of the match being Manotas.
Northwest to Seattle, as the Sounders FC host Toronto FC. Quentin Westberg is mismatched with Stefan Frei in goal. Toronto began in the 11th minute with a Jozy Altidore goal, via Alejandro Pozuelo. Seattle tied it with a Will Bruin goal in the 24th minute. Kim Kee-hee of the Sounders took a yellow card for a 61st minute foul. Seattle took the lead in the 66th minute on a Bruin goal, coming off of Brad Smith and Nicolas Lodeiro. The Sounders added on in the 68th minute with a Cristian Roldan goal, courtesy of Kelvin Leerdam and Gustav Svensson. The Reds retied it in the 70th minute with another Altidore goal, his second of the game, assisted by Pozuelo and Laurent Ciman. Lodeiro of Seattle had a yellow card for time wasting in the 81st minute. The Sounders' Victor Rodriguez picked up a yellow card for an 88th minute foul. The game ended 3-2, with Bruins as the man of the match.
Back east, Minnesota United FC welcomes New York City FC. Sean Johnson and Vito Mannone draw the starts in goal. Minnesota's Osvaldo Alonso received a yellow card for an 8th minute foul. The Loons led off in the 13th minute with an Alonso goal. New York City tied it with a Valentin Castellanos goal in the 16th minute, courtesy of Ismael Tajouri-Shradi and Anton Tinnerholm. The Pigeons took the lead in the 18th minute with a Tajouri-Shradi goal. Minnesota retied it on an Angelo Rodriguez goal, passed from Ethan Finlay and Jan Gregus in the 20th minute. In the 32nd minute, New York City keeper Johnson committed an own goal to give the Loons a lead again. The Pigeons retied it with another Tajouri-Shradi goal in the 64th minute. Minnesota saw a yellow card for a Francisco Calvo foul in the 70th minute. The game ended in a 3-3 draw, with Tajouri-Shradi's brace making him the man of the match.
Further east, the New England Revolution bring in Atlanta United FC. Brad Guzan and Cody Cropper are the keepers. Atlanta opened in the 29th minute with an Ezequiel Barco goal, via Hector Villalba. The Five Stripes added on with another Barco goal in the 49th minute, coming off of Villalba again. New England saw yellow cards in the 53rd minute for Cristian Penilla not retreating and Jalil Anibaba committing a foul. Atlanta received yellow cards for fouls by Jeff Larentowicz in the 71st minute and Miles Robinson in the 83rd minute. Scott Caldwell of the Revolution picked up a yellow card for an 89th minute foul. The final remained at 2-0, with Barco's brace making him man of the match.
In Texas again, FC Dallas hosts the Portland Timbers. Jeff Attinella and Jose Luis Gonzalez are set to start in goal. Dallas started in the 9th minute on a Jesus Ferreira goal. Diego Chara of Portland had a yellow card for a 51st minute foul. The Toros added on in the 60th minute with a Reto Ziegler penalty kick goal. Paxton Pomykal of Dallas had a yellow card for his 65th minute foul. The Timbers got on the board with a Cristhian Paredes goal, assisted by Sebastian Blanco and Chara. The final was only 2-1 for Dallas, with Gonzalez earning man of the match honors for going five of six in saves.
Northwest to Colorado, where the Rapids welcome DC United. Bill Hamid and Tim Howard are the gloved men. Colorado struck first in the 11th minute with a Benny Feilhaber goal, courtesy of Tommy Smith and Jack Price. DC tied it in the 35th minute with a Luciano Acosta goal, via Donovan Pines and Steven Birnbaum. The Rapids' Price had a yellow card for a 36th minute foul. The Black and Red took the lead in the 38th minute on a Chris Durkin goal, set up by Lucas Rodriguez. DC added on in the 43rd minute with a Rodriguez goal. In the 49th minute, Colorado's Kei Kamara received a yellow card for dissent. The Rapids got one back in the 66th minute with a Kamara goal, fueled by Feilhaber and Nicolas Mezquida. The Black and Red's Birnbaum had a yellow card for time wasting in the 76th minute. Kellyn Acosta of Colorado was booked for an 82nd minute foul. The final stood at 3-2 DC, with Rodriguez as the man of the match.
In Utah, Real Salt Lake brings in Orlando City SC. Brian Rowe and Nick Rimando are in the six-yard boxes. Salt Lake kicked off the scoring in the 17th minute with a Sam Johnson goal. Nedum Onuoha of Real had a yellow card for a 34th minute foul, as did teammate Damir Kreilach in the 41st minute. Shane O'Neill of Orlando City received a yellow card in first half stoppage time for his foul. Salt Lake added on with a Kreilach goal in the 55th minute, set up by Jefferson Savarino and Aaron Herrera. Dom Dwyer of the Lions picked up a yellow card for his 69th minute foul. Kyle Beckerman of Real took a yellow card for a 74th minute foul. Orlando City got on the board in the 81st minute with a Nani goal. The Lions' Will Johnson was booked in second half stoppage time for a foul. The game ended 2-1, with Kreilach picked as man of the match.
Out in California, the Los Angeles Galaxy host the Philadelphia Union. Andre Blake and David Bingham protect the nets. Los Angeles was first to score in the 27th minute with a Zlatan Ibrahimovic goal, assisted by Jorgen Skjelvik and Romain Alessandrini. The Galaxy added on with an Ibrahimovic penalty kick goal in the 36th minute. Kai Wagner of Philadelphia took a yellow card in first half stoppage time for his foul. Auston Trusty of the Union received a yellow card for a 47th minute foul. Sebastian Lletget of Los Angeles picked up a yellow card for a 62nd minute foul. Philadelphia went down to ten men in the 76th minute when Trusty took a second yellow card for a foul to earn his ejection. The game ended 2-0, with Ibrahimovic named man of the match.
Saturday ends with Los Angeles FC welcoming FC Cincinnati. Spencer Richey and Tyler Miller guard the woodwork. Kendall Waston of Cincinnati took a yellow card for a 30th minute foul. Los Angeles drew first blood in the 32nd minute on a Mark-Anthony Kaye goal, set up by Carlos Vela. The Black and Gold saw a yellow card for Walker Zimmerman's 36th minute foul. Los Angeles added on in stoppage time with a Vela goal, assisted by Eduard Atuesta. This made it 2-0, the final, with the man of the match being Vela.
On Sunday, Sporting Kansas City brings in the New York Red Bulls. Luis Robles and Tim Melia are the strong keepers. Kansas City commenced the scoring in the 24th minute with a Johnny Russell goal, assisted by Krisztian Nemeth and Graham Zusi. New York tied it in the 52nd minute with a Daniel Royer goal, via Cristian Casseres Jr. and Bradley Wright-Phillips. Tim Parker of the Red Bulls took a yellow card for dissent in the 53rd minute. New York gained the lead on a Brian White goal, courtesy of Alejandro Romero Gamarra and Aaron Long in the 75th minute. Sporting retied it in the 88th minute with a Gianluca Busio goal. Kelyn Rowe of Kansas City took a yellow card for his 89th minute foul. Four minutes into stoppage time, Romero Gamarra of the Red Bulls took a straight red card for violent conduct. Three minutes later, Robles of New York and Nemeth of Sporting were booked for fouls. The game ended 2-2, with the man of the match being Russell.
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The Chicago Fire hosting the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Maxime Crepeau and David Ousted are the goalies. Mohammed Adams of Chicago took a yellow card for a 40th minute foul. Vancouver got going in the 53rd minute on a Yordy Reyna goal. The Whitecaps' Crepeau received a yellow card for time wasting in the 79th minute. The Fire tied it with a Nemanja Nikolic penalty kick goal in the 84th minute. The final held at 1-1, with Reyna named man of the match.
The first of ten Saturday games has the Montreal Impact welcoming the Columbus Crew SC. Zack Steffen and Evan Bush tend the twines. Montreal dented the scoreboard in the 55th minute with a Harry Novillo goal, assisted by Maximiliano Urruti. Columbus' Jonathan Mensah took a yellow card for a foul in stoppage time. The Impact claimed a 1-0 win, with the man of the match being Novillo.
Down in Houston, the Dynamo bring in the San Jose Earthquakes. Daniel Vega and Joe Willis play in goal. San Jose's Tommy Thompson received a yellow card for a foul in the 28th minute. Houston's Maynor Figueroa took a yellow card for a handball in the 30th minute. The Earthquakes saw a yellow card for a 34th minute Anibal Godoy foul. The Dynamo cracked the scoresheet in the 52nd minute with an Alberth Elis goal, set up by Mauro Manotas. Elis took a yellow card for delaying the game. San Jose retied it in the 56th minute on a Jackson Yueill goal, assisted by Shea Salinas. Houston regained the lead in the 60th minute on a Tomas Martinez goal, coming off of Manotas. Adam Lundkvist of the Dynamo had a yellow card for time wasting in the 69th minute. The Earthquakes went down to ten men in the 87th minute as Marcos Lopez took a straight red card for a foul. The game ended 2-1, with the man of the match being Manotas.
Northwest to Seattle, as the Sounders FC host Toronto FC. Quentin Westberg is mismatched with Stefan Frei in goal. Toronto began in the 11th minute with a Jozy Altidore goal, via Alejandro Pozuelo. Seattle tied it with a Will Bruin goal in the 24th minute. Kim Kee-hee of the Sounders took a yellow card for a 61st minute foul. Seattle took the lead in the 66th minute on a Bruin goal, coming off of Brad Smith and Nicolas Lodeiro. The Sounders added on in the 68th minute with a Cristian Roldan goal, courtesy of Kelvin Leerdam and Gustav Svensson. The Reds retied it in the 70th minute with another Altidore goal, his second of the game, assisted by Pozuelo and Laurent Ciman. Lodeiro of Seattle had a yellow card for time wasting in the 81st minute. The Sounders' Victor Rodriguez picked up a yellow card for an 88th minute foul. The game ended 3-2, with Bruins as the man of the match.
Back east, Minnesota United FC welcomes New York City FC. Sean Johnson and Vito Mannone draw the starts in goal. Minnesota's Osvaldo Alonso received a yellow card for an 8th minute foul. The Loons led off in the 13th minute with an Alonso goal. New York City tied it with a Valentin Castellanos goal in the 16th minute, courtesy of Ismael Tajouri-Shradi and Anton Tinnerholm. The Pigeons took the lead in the 18th minute with a Tajouri-Shradi goal. Minnesota retied it on an Angelo Rodriguez goal, passed from Ethan Finlay and Jan Gregus in the 20th minute. In the 32nd minute, New York City keeper Johnson committed an own goal to give the Loons a lead again. The Pigeons retied it with another Tajouri-Shradi goal in the 64th minute. Minnesota saw a yellow card for a Francisco Calvo foul in the 70th minute. The game ended in a 3-3 draw, with Tajouri-Shradi's brace making him the man of the match.
Further east, the New England Revolution bring in Atlanta United FC. Brad Guzan and Cody Cropper are the keepers. Atlanta opened in the 29th minute with an Ezequiel Barco goal, via Hector Villalba. The Five Stripes added on with another Barco goal in the 49th minute, coming off of Villalba again. New England saw yellow cards in the 53rd minute for Cristian Penilla not retreating and Jalil Anibaba committing a foul. Atlanta received yellow cards for fouls by Jeff Larentowicz in the 71st minute and Miles Robinson in the 83rd minute. Scott Caldwell of the Revolution picked up a yellow card for an 89th minute foul. The final remained at 2-0, with Barco's brace making him man of the match.
In Texas again, FC Dallas hosts the Portland Timbers. Jeff Attinella and Jose Luis Gonzalez are set to start in goal. Dallas started in the 9th minute on a Jesus Ferreira goal. Diego Chara of Portland had a yellow card for a 51st minute foul. The Toros added on in the 60th minute with a Reto Ziegler penalty kick goal. Paxton Pomykal of Dallas had a yellow card for his 65th minute foul. The Timbers got on the board with a Cristhian Paredes goal, assisted by Sebastian Blanco and Chara. The final was only 2-1 for Dallas, with Gonzalez earning man of the match honors for going five of six in saves.
Northwest to Colorado, where the Rapids welcome DC United. Bill Hamid and Tim Howard are the gloved men. Colorado struck first in the 11th minute with a Benny Feilhaber goal, courtesy of Tommy Smith and Jack Price. DC tied it in the 35th minute with a Luciano Acosta goal, via Donovan Pines and Steven Birnbaum. The Rapids' Price had a yellow card for a 36th minute foul. The Black and Red took the lead in the 38th minute on a Chris Durkin goal, set up by Lucas Rodriguez. DC added on in the 43rd minute with a Rodriguez goal. In the 49th minute, Colorado's Kei Kamara received a yellow card for dissent. The Rapids got one back in the 66th minute with a Kamara goal, fueled by Feilhaber and Nicolas Mezquida. The Black and Red's Birnbaum had a yellow card for time wasting in the 76th minute. Kellyn Acosta of Colorado was booked for an 82nd minute foul. The final stood at 3-2 DC, with Rodriguez as the man of the match.
In Utah, Real Salt Lake brings in Orlando City SC. Brian Rowe and Nick Rimando are in the six-yard boxes. Salt Lake kicked off the scoring in the 17th minute with a Sam Johnson goal. Nedum Onuoha of Real had a yellow card for a 34th minute foul, as did teammate Damir Kreilach in the 41st minute. Shane O'Neill of Orlando City received a yellow card in first half stoppage time for his foul. Salt Lake added on with a Kreilach goal in the 55th minute, set up by Jefferson Savarino and Aaron Herrera. Dom Dwyer of the Lions picked up a yellow card for his 69th minute foul. Kyle Beckerman of Real took a yellow card for a 74th minute foul. Orlando City got on the board in the 81st minute with a Nani goal. The Lions' Will Johnson was booked in second half stoppage time for a foul. The game ended 2-1, with Kreilach picked as man of the match.
Out in California, the Los Angeles Galaxy host the Philadelphia Union. Andre Blake and David Bingham protect the nets. Los Angeles was first to score in the 27th minute with a Zlatan Ibrahimovic goal, assisted by Jorgen Skjelvik and Romain Alessandrini. The Galaxy added on with an Ibrahimovic penalty kick goal in the 36th minute. Kai Wagner of Philadelphia took a yellow card in first half stoppage time for his foul. Auston Trusty of the Union received a yellow card for a 47th minute foul. Sebastian Lletget of Los Angeles picked up a yellow card for a 62nd minute foul. Philadelphia went down to ten men in the 76th minute when Trusty took a second yellow card for a foul to earn his ejection. The game ended 2-0, with Ibrahimovic named man of the match.
Saturday ends with Los Angeles FC welcoming FC Cincinnati. Spencer Richey and Tyler Miller guard the woodwork. Kendall Waston of Cincinnati took a yellow card for a 30th minute foul. Los Angeles drew first blood in the 32nd minute on a Mark-Anthony Kaye goal, set up by Carlos Vela. The Black and Gold saw a yellow card for Walker Zimmerman's 36th minute foul. Los Angeles added on in stoppage time with a Vela goal, assisted by Eduard Atuesta. This made it 2-0, the final, with the man of the match being Vela.
On Sunday, Sporting Kansas City brings in the New York Red Bulls. Luis Robles and Tim Melia are the strong keepers. Kansas City commenced the scoring in the 24th minute with a Johnny Russell goal, assisted by Krisztian Nemeth and Graham Zusi. New York tied it in the 52nd minute with a Daniel Royer goal, via Cristian Casseres Jr. and Bradley Wright-Phillips. Tim Parker of the Red Bulls took a yellow card for dissent in the 53rd minute. New York gained the lead on a Brian White goal, courtesy of Alejandro Romero Gamarra and Aaron Long in the 75th minute. Sporting retied it in the 88th minute with a Gianluca Busio goal. Kelyn Rowe of Kansas City took a yellow card for his 89th minute foul. Four minutes into stoppage time, Romero Gamarra of the Red Bulls took a straight red card for violent conduct. Three minutes later, Robles of New York and Nemeth of Sporting were booked for fouls. The game ended 2-2, with the man of the match being Russell.
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Saturday, April 13, 2019
2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs - Round 1 Day 4
Another four-game day goes today, beginning with...
The Washington Capitals hosting the Carolina Hurricanes. Petr Mrazek and Braden Holtby are in goal. Washington led off in the first period with a Nicklas Backstrom goal, his third of the postseason, via Alex Ovechkin and Dmitry Orlov. The Capitals added on with a T.J. Oshie goal, coming off of Evgeny Kuznetsov and Matt Niskanen. Carolina got on the board with a Lucas Wallmark goal, passed from Jaccob Slavin and Warren Foegele. The Hurricanes tied it in the second period with a Sebastian Aho goal, assisted by Justin Williams and Slavin. Washington retook the lead in the third period on a Tom Wilson goal, helped along by Ovechkin and Backstrom. Carolina tied it again with a Jordan Staal power play goal, powered by Dougie Hamilton and Andrei Svechnikov. The Capitals won 4-3 in overtime with a Brooks Orpik goal, courtesy of Kuznetsov and Oshie. The three stars were Backstrom, Oshie, and Kuznetsov, while Ovechkin and Slavin get the honorable mentions. Washington will travel with a 2-0 series lead.
Southwest to Nashville, as the Predators welcome the Dallas Stars. Ben Bishop and Pekka Rinne are the masked men. Dallas got going in the second period with a Jamie Benn goal, with a lone assist by Tyler Seguin. Nashville tied it on a Rocco Grimaldi goal, via Austin Watson and Calle Jarnkrok. The Predators won 2-1 in overtime with a Craig Smith goal, passed from Mattias Ekholm and Jarnkrok. The three stars were Jarnkrok, Rinne (22 for 23 in saves), and Bishop (40 for 42 in saves). The series heads to Dallas tied at 1.
Back to the northeast, the Boston Bruins bring in the Toronto Maple Leafs. Frederik Andersen and Tuukka Rask guard the cages. Boston began in the first period with a Charlie Coyle goal, via David Backes. The Bruins added on with a Brad Marchand goal, assisted by David Pastrnak and Torey Krug. Boston extended the lead in the second period as Danton Heinen scored an unassisted goal. Toronto got on the board in the third period with a Nazem Kadri goal, coming off of Travis Dermott and William Nylander. The Bruins replied with a Patrice Bergeron power play goal, his second of the playoffs, powered by Marchand and Matt Grzelcyk. This made it 4-1, the final, with the three stars being Rask (30 for 31 in saves), Marchand, and Heinen. The series crosses into Canada tied at 1.
Finally, the Calgary Flames host the Colorado Avalanche. Philipp Grubauer and Mike Smith are the goalies. Colorado dented the scoreboard in the second period with a shorthanded and unassisted Matt Nieto goal. Calgary tied it on a Rasmus Andersson power play goal, powered by Sam Bennett and Mikael Backlund. The Flames took the lead in the third period with a Sean Monahan goal, guided in by Bennett and Johnny Gaudreau. The Avalanche retied it with a J.T. Compher goal, fueled by Gabriel Landeskog and Mikko Rantanen. Colorado won 3-2 in overtime with a Nathan MacKinnon goal, via Rantanen and Ian Cole. The three stars were MacKinnon, Rantanen, and Bennett.
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The Washington Capitals hosting the Carolina Hurricanes. Petr Mrazek and Braden Holtby are in goal. Washington led off in the first period with a Nicklas Backstrom goal, his third of the postseason, via Alex Ovechkin and Dmitry Orlov. The Capitals added on with a T.J. Oshie goal, coming off of Evgeny Kuznetsov and Matt Niskanen. Carolina got on the board with a Lucas Wallmark goal, passed from Jaccob Slavin and Warren Foegele. The Hurricanes tied it in the second period with a Sebastian Aho goal, assisted by Justin Williams and Slavin. Washington retook the lead in the third period on a Tom Wilson goal, helped along by Ovechkin and Backstrom. Carolina tied it again with a Jordan Staal power play goal, powered by Dougie Hamilton and Andrei Svechnikov. The Capitals won 4-3 in overtime with a Brooks Orpik goal, courtesy of Kuznetsov and Oshie. The three stars were Backstrom, Oshie, and Kuznetsov, while Ovechkin and Slavin get the honorable mentions. Washington will travel with a 2-0 series lead.
Southwest to Nashville, as the Predators welcome the Dallas Stars. Ben Bishop and Pekka Rinne are the masked men. Dallas got going in the second period with a Jamie Benn goal, with a lone assist by Tyler Seguin. Nashville tied it on a Rocco Grimaldi goal, via Austin Watson and Calle Jarnkrok. The Predators won 2-1 in overtime with a Craig Smith goal, passed from Mattias Ekholm and Jarnkrok. The three stars were Jarnkrok, Rinne (22 for 23 in saves), and Bishop (40 for 42 in saves). The series heads to Dallas tied at 1.
Back to the northeast, the Boston Bruins bring in the Toronto Maple Leafs. Frederik Andersen and Tuukka Rask guard the cages. Boston began in the first period with a Charlie Coyle goal, via David Backes. The Bruins added on with a Brad Marchand goal, assisted by David Pastrnak and Torey Krug. Boston extended the lead in the second period as Danton Heinen scored an unassisted goal. Toronto got on the board in the third period with a Nazem Kadri goal, coming off of Travis Dermott and William Nylander. The Bruins replied with a Patrice Bergeron power play goal, his second of the playoffs, powered by Marchand and Matt Grzelcyk. This made it 4-1, the final, with the three stars being Rask (30 for 31 in saves), Marchand, and Heinen. The series crosses into Canada tied at 1.
Finally, the Calgary Flames host the Colorado Avalanche. Philipp Grubauer and Mike Smith are the goalies. Colorado dented the scoreboard in the second period with a shorthanded and unassisted Matt Nieto goal. Calgary tied it on a Rasmus Andersson power play goal, powered by Sam Bennett and Mikael Backlund. The Flames took the lead in the third period with a Sean Monahan goal, guided in by Bennett and Johnny Gaudreau. The Avalanche retied it with a J.T. Compher goal, fueled by Gabriel Landeskog and Mikko Rantanen. Colorado won 3-2 in overtime with a Nathan MacKinnon goal, via Rantanen and Ian Cole. The three stars were MacKinnon, Rantanen, and Bennett.
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