We've got only three games tonight, beginning in...
Toronto, as the Maple Leafs host the Boston Bruins. Tuukka Rask and Frederik Andersen guard the cages. Boston led off in the first period with a Charlie McAvoy power play goal, powered by Charlie Coyle and Matt Grzelcyk. The Bruins added on with a Brad Marchand goal, his second of the postseason, assisted by McAvoy and Danton Heinen. Toronto got on the board with a Zach Hyman goal, passed from Morgan Rielly and John Tavares. The Maple Leafs tied it again with an Auston Matthews goal, his second of the playoffs, coming off of Andreas Johnsson and Ron Hainsey in the second period. Boston regained the lead on a David Pastrnak goal, guided in by Marchand and Patrice Bergeron. The Bruins extended the lead as Pastrnak scored on the power play, with the help of Marchand. Boston padded the lead with an unassisted Zdeno Chara goal in the third period. Toronto chipped back on a Matthews power play goal, his second of the night and third of the postseason, with assists provided Mitchell Marner and Rielly. The Maple Leafs got closer with a Travis Dermott goal, fueled by Jake Gardiner and Connor Brown. The Bruins capped it at 6-4 with a Joakim Nordstrom empty net goal, set up by David Krejci. The three stars were Marchand, Pastrnak, and Matthews, while McAvoy and Rielly get the honorable mentions. The series returns to Boston tied at 2.
Down in Dallas, the Stars welcome the Nashville Predators. Pekka Rinne and Ben Bishop tend the twines. Dallas began in the first period with a Roope Hintz power play goal, powered by John Klingberg and Tyler Seguin. The Stars added on with an Alexander Radulov power play goal, his second of the postseason, assisted by Esa Lindell and Justin Dowling. Dallas extended the lead as Andrew Cogliano scored, thanks to Blake Comeau and Lindell. The Stars padded the lead on a Mats Zuccarello power play goal, his third of the playoffs, coming off of Klingberg and Jason Spezza. Juuse Saros replaced Rinne in goal. Dallas kept going in the second period on a Hintz goal, his second of the game, helped along by Klingberg, who earned a sock trick. Nashville got on the board in the third period with a Roman Josi goal, his second of the postseason, courtesy of Ryan Johansen and Ryan Ellis. This only made it 5-1, the final, with the three stars handed to Hintz, Klingberg, and Bishop (34 for 35 in saves), while Lindell gets an honorable mention. The series shifts back to Nashville tied at 2.
Finally, the Colorado Avalanche bring in the Calgary Flames. Mike Smith and Philipp Grubauer occupy the creases. Calgary got going in the second period with an Elias Lindholm power play goal, powered by Mark Giordano. The Flames added on in the third period with a Derek Ryan goal, assisted by Juuso Valimaki and Matthew Tkachuk. Colorado got on the board with a J.T. Compher goal, his second of the postseason, passed from Matt Calvert and Matt Nieto. The Avalanche tied it with a Mikko Rantanen power play goal, his second of the playoffs, via Nathan MacKinnon and Tyson Barrie. Colorado won 3-2 in overtime with another Rantanen goal, his second of the game and third of the postseason, coming off of Carl Soderberg and Gabriel Landeskog. The three stars were Rantanen, Grubauer (35 for 37 in saves), and Compher. The Avalanche lead the series 3-1, with a chance to win it back in Calgary.
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Wednesday, April 17, 2019
MLS Midweek April 17, 2019
Just one game at midweek, as the Vancouver Whitecaps FC host Los Angeles FC. Tyler Miller and Maxime Crepeau are in goal. Vancouver's Doneil Henry took a yellow card for a 19th minute foul. The Whitecaps led off in the 27th minute with a Hwang In-Beom goal. Victor Giro of Vancouver received a yellow card for a 39th minute foul. Danilo Silva of Los Angeles took a yellow card in the 53rd minute for his foul. In the 72nd minute, Hwang of the Whitecaps picked up a yellow card for a foul. In the 80th minute, the Black and Gold's Mohamed El-Munir had a yellow card for a foul. The final held at 1-0, with Hwang being the man of the match for the lone goal.
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NWSL Midweek - Courage v. Pride
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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