2023 Western Conference Finals - Game 4

Another night, another potential sweep as the Dallas Stars bring in the Vegas Golden Knights. Adin Hill and Jake Oettinger protect the nets. Vegas started in the first period with a William Karlsson goal, his eighth of the postseason, via Reilly Smith and Nicolas Roy. Dallas tied it on a Jason Robertson power play goal, his fifth of the playoffs, powered by Miro Heiskanen and Roope Hintz. The Golden Knights took the lead back in the second period with a Jonathan Marchessault goal, his eighth of the postseason, courtesy of Brayden McNabb and Jack Eichel. The Stars tied it on another Robertson goal, his second of the game and sixth of the playoffs, assisted by Esa Lindell and Max Domi. Dallas won 3-2 in overtime with a Joe Pavelski power play goal, his ninth of the postseason, with helpers from Heiskanen and Hintz. The three stars were Robertson, Heiskanen, and Hintz. The Golden Knights remain ahead 3-1 in the series as they head back home. 

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2023 Eastern Conference Finals - Game 4

The season is on the line for the Carolina Hurricanes as they visit the Florida Panthers. Frederik Andersen and Sergei Bobrovsky man the nets. Florida began in the first period with an Anthony Duclair goal, his third of the postseason, via Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaeghe. The Panthers added on with a Matthew Tkachuk power play goal, his eighth of the playoffs, powered by Aaron Ekblad and Gustav Forsling. Carolina got on the board with a Paul Stastny goal, his fourth of the postseason, fueled by Brady Skjei and Jordan Martinook. The Hurricanes tied it in the second period with a Teuvo Teravainen goal, guided in by Skjei and Jesperi Kotkaniemi. Florida gained the lead back with a Ryan Lomberg goal, coming off of Colin White and Eric Staal. Carolina tied it on a Jesper Fast goal in the third period, his sixth of the playoffs, courtesy of Martinook and Jalen Chatfield. The Panthers regained the lead on a Tkachuk power play goal, his second of the game and ninth of the postseason, passed from Barkov and Sam Reinhart. This made it 4-3, the final, with the three stars going to Tkachuk, Barkov, and Martinook, while Skjei gets an honorable mention. The Panthers swept the series 4-0 to earn a spot in the Stanley Cup Finals. 

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2023 Western Conference Finals - Game 3

We've got another Game 3 on the schedule. The Dallas Stars host the Vegas Golden Knights. Adin Hill and Jake Oettinger are in goal. Vegas led off in the first period with a Jonathan Marchessault goal, his seventh of the postseason, via Jack Eichel and Ivan Barbashev. The Golden Knights added on with a Barbashev power play goal, his fifth of the playoffs, powered by Nicolas Roy. Vegas extended the lead as William Carrier scored, thanks to Teddy Blueger and Keegan Kolesar. Scott Wedgewood replaced Oettinger in goal. The Golden Knights padded the lead in the second period on an Alex Pietrangelo goal, courtesy of Barbashev and Roy. The final held at 4-0, with the three stars going to Hill (34 save shutout), Barbashev, and Roy. The Golden Knights own a 3-0 series lead and will have a chance to advance Thursday. 

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2023 Eastern Conference Finals - Game 3

We're back in the east, with the Florida Panthers now hosting the Carolina Hurricanes. Frederik Andersen and Sergei Bobrovsky tend the twines. Florida got going in the second period with a Sam Reinhart power play goal, his seventh of the postseason, powered by Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett. This stood for a 1-0 win, with the three stars being Bobrovsky (32 save shutout), Reinhart, and Andersen (16 for 17 in saves). The Panthers are on the brink of advancing after taking a 3-0 series lead Monday. 

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2023 Western Conference Finals - Game 2

We're back in Vegas again as the Golden Knights bring in the Dallas Stars. Jake Oettinger and Adin Hill patrol the creases. Dallas started in the first period with a Miro Heiskanen goal, via Luke Glendening and Ryan Suter. Vegas tied it on a Mark Stone power play goal, his sixth of the postseason, powered by Chandler Stephenson and Jonathan Marchessault. The Stars pulled ahead with a Jason Robertson power play goal in the second period, his fourth of the playoffs, with assists provided by Evgenii Dadonov and Suter. The Golden Knights tied it in the third period with a Marchessault goal, his sixth of the postseason, courtesy of Jack Eichel and Ivan Barbashev. Vegas won 3-2 into overtime on a Stephenson goal, his seventh of the playoffs, assisted by Shea Theodore and Stone. The three stars were Stephenson, Marchessault, and Stone, while Suter gets an honorable mention. The Golden Knights leave home with a 2-0 series lead in tow. 

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2023 Eastern Conference Finals - Game 2

We're set for another playoff game, as the Carolina Hurricanes welcome the Florida Panthers. Sergei Bobrovsky and Antti Raanta are between the pipes. Carolina led off in the first period with a Jalen Chatfield goal, via Sebastian Aho and Stefan Noesen. Florida tied it in the second period on an Aleksander Barkov goal, his fourth of the postseason, coming off of Josh Mahura. The Panthers won 2-1 in overtime with a Matthew Tkachuk power play goal, his seventh of the playoffs, powered by Sam Reinhart and Sam Bennett. The three stars were Tkachuk, Barkov, and Bobrovsky (37 for 38 in saves). The Panthers head home up 2-0 in the series. 

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2023 Western Conference Finals - Game 1

The action heads west, with the Vegas Golden Knights hosting the Dallas Stars. Jake Oettinger and Adin Hill man the nets. Dallas started in the first period with a Jason Robertson goal, his third of the postseason, coming off of Roope Hintz. Vegas tied it on a William Karlsson goal, his sixth of the playoffs, courtesy of Zach Whitecloud and Nicolas Roy in the second period. The Golden Knights took the lead in the third period with another Karlsson goal, his second of the game and seventh of the postseason, assisted by Alec Martinez and Alex Pietrangelo. The Stars retied it on a Roope Hintz goal, his tenth of the playoffs, passed from Joe Pavelski and Robertson. Vegas regained the lead with a Teddy Blueger goal, helped along by Keegan Kolesar and Whitecloud. Dallas tied it again with a Jamie Benn goal, his third of the postseason, fueled by Pavelski and Hintz. The Golden Knights won 4-3 in overtime with a Brett Howden goal, his third of the playoffs, guided in by Mark Stone and Chandler Stephenson. The three stars were Karlsson, Whitecloud, and Hintz, while Robertson and Pavelski get the honorable mentions. The Golden Knights own a 1-0 series lead. 

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