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Anze Kopitar scored the game-winning goal with just over two minutes remaining in the third period as the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Wednesday night. Kopitar’s goal, his second of the game, came on a breakaway after he picked up the puck near the Oilers’ blue line and skated in alone on Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner. Kopitar also had two assists in the game, helping the Kings rebound from a 7-4 loss in Game 1 on Monday night. Adrian Kempe scored twice in the first period for Los Angeles, while Drew Doughty and Kevin Fiala also scored for the Kings. Cam Talbot made 27 saves in goal for Los Angeles. Dylan Holloway scored twice for Edmonton, while Brett Kulak and Zach Hyman also scored. Stuart Skinner stopped 21 shots in goal for the Oilers. The teams traded goals early in the third period, with Fiala giving Los Angeles a 4-3 lead at 1:46 and Holloway tying it at 3:23. Kopitar’s game-winning goal came at 17:58 of the third period.

Jack Roslovic, acquired by the Rangers at the trade deadline, scored a crucial goal in Game 2 against the Capitals, breaking a 2-2 tie and helping the Rangers secure a 4-3 victory. Roslovic’s performance, which included noticeable improvements in transition and space creation, was praised by Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery as ‘high, high-end, elite play.’ Additionally, Mika Zibanejad moved up the Rangers’ franchise all-time list with his seventh career playoff power-play goal, and K’Andre Miller became the fourth defenseman in the past 20 years to score a game-winning shorthanded goal in the playoffs.

In a thrilling Game 2 of the Western Conference first-round playoff series, the Vegas Golden Knights emerged victorious against the Dallas Stars, solidifying their 2-0 series lead. Despite Dallas’s regular season dominance as the No. 1 seed, the eighth-seeded Golden Knights, the reigning Stanley Cup champions, have proven to be a formidable opponent on the road.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander displayed an impressive performance in Game 2 of the NBA playoff series against the New Orleans Pelicans. With his exceptional skills and aggressive play, Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to a crucial victory.

In the wake of a disappointing Game 2 loss, New York Islanders head coach Patrick Roy is urging his team to revisit the strategies that proved successful in their Game 1 victory against the Carolina Hurricanes. Roy believes the Islanders outplayed Carolina in the series opener and attributes the Game 2 defeat to their opponents’ superior performance. The team has spent a significant portion of practice focusing on breakouts and regrouping, aiming to improve their puck possession and limit Carolina’s offensive opportunities. Forward Bo Horvat emphasized the need to limit Carolina’s time and space in their defensive zone and create foot races by breaking pucks out effectively. Lineup changes are expected as Hudson Fasching is likely to return to the lineup, while Simon Holmstrom will sit out. Matt Martin remains day-to-day with maintenance, and Ruslan Iskhakov is a potential replacement if Martin is unable to play. Carolina will be without defenseman Brett Pesce for the remainder of the series due to an injury, with Tony DeAngelo expected to take his place. Jesper Fast remains sidelined for Carolina and will likely miss Game 3 as well.

In a rematch of last season’s Eastern Finals, the Miami Heat defeated the Boston Celtics 111-101 in Game 2 at TD Garden on Wednesday. Led by a barrage of 3-pointers, the Heat took advantage of the Celtics’ cold shooting in the third quarter to build a lead that Boston could not overcome. The series is now tied 1-1 and shifts to Miami for the next two games.

Despite losing Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Colorado Avalanche, Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness remains optimistic. The Jets fell 5-2 in Denver, but Bowness noted improvements in their play compared to their wild 7-6 victory in Game 1. Bowness believes the team can win in Denver, where they have a 3-0 record in the regular season this year. Goaltending will likely be crucial, with Connor Hellebuyck outperforming Alexandar Georgiev in Game 1 but Georgiev rebounding in Game 2. The Jets will need to be more aggressive and crash the net more to create scoring chances. Despite their losing record in Game 2 playoff matches, the Jets have a chance to turn things around in Game 3 on Friday.

Despite a 5-2 loss to the Colorado Avalanche in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, the Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness saw improvements in his team’s play. The Jets spent more time in the Avalanche zone, but Bowness believes they can still make more progress. Goaltending will likely play a crucial role in the upcoming games, as Connor Hellebuyck and Alexandar Georgiev both had strong performances in the first two games. The Jets have a 3-0 record in Denver this season, which gives them some confidence heading into Games 3 and 4.

The Vegas Golden Knights will face off against the Dallas Stars in Game 2 of the NHL Playoffs first round on Wednesday, April 24th. The game is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ESPN. The Golden Knights currently hold a 1-0 lead in the series after defeating the Stars 4-3 on Monday. Fans looking to watch this NHL game can do so for free by using FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both offer a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game.

The Vancouver Canucks are down 1-1 in their playoff series against the Nashville Predators, but they’re sticking to their game plan. Despite a 4-1 loss in Game 2, the Canucks controlled possession for much of the game and put up 84 shot attempts. The problem was that only 18 of those shots made it on net, with Nashville absorbing 30 blocked shots.

The Canucks are confident that they can turn things around in Game 3. Captain Quinn Hughes said the team needs to keep going to the net and capitalizing on their opportunities. Forward J.T. Miller said the team needs to break through Nashville’s defense and get more shots on goal.

Head coach Rick Tocchet said he wants to see more “decisive” play from his team. He also said that goalie Casey DeSmith will start Game 3 in place of the injured Thatcher Demko.