Vegas Golden Knights Extend Winning Streak Against Dallas Stars
The Vegas Golden Knights continued their dominance over the Dallas Stars, securing a 3-1 victory in Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series. Jonathan Marchessault and Jack Eichel each had a goal and an assist, while Noah Hanifin also scored. Logan Thompson made 20 saves for Vegas, which now holds a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. The Golden Knights have now won six consecutive games against the Stars dating back to Game 6 of the 2023 Western Conference finals.
Los Angeles Kings Level Series with Edmonton Oilers
In Edmonton, the Los Angeles Kings rallied to defeat the Oilers 5-4 in overtime, leveling their first-round Western Conference playoff series at one win apiece. Anze Kopitar scored the game-winning goal in overtime, capping a three-point performance that included a goal and an assist. Adrian Kempe scored twice, while Drew Doughty and Kevin Fiala also tallied. Cam Talbot made 27 saves for the Kings, who recovered after surrendering leads of 3-1 and 4-3. Dylan Holloway scored twice for the Oilers, while Brett Kulak and Zach Hyman added one goal each. Leon Draisaitl and Mattias Janmark both had two assists.
Boston Bruins Take Game 2 Against Toronto Maple Leafs
Brad Marchand scored the go-ahead goal with under nine minutes remaining in the third period, lifting the Boston Bruins to a 4-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. Marchand, who added an empty-net goal, also notched an assist on Jake DeBrusk’s third power-play goal of the series. Trent Frederic also scored, while Jeremy Swayman made 28 saves for the Bruins, who now hold a 2-1 edge in the series. Matthew Knies and Tyler Bertuzzi scored for the Maple Leafs, while Mitch Marner had an assist to post his first point of the series.
