The Toronto Maple Leafs aim to recover from a 1-0 deficit against the Boston Bruins, with injury concerns surrounding T.J. Brodie and William Nylander. The Edmonton Oilers embark on their first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Kings, facing an injury to a starting goalie and the challenge of an energized Kings team.
Logan Thompson, the Golden Knights’ goaltender, missed out on the team’s Stanley Cup triumph last year due to injuries. This year, he’s healthy and hungry to make a mark in the playoffs. Thompson has been impressive since March, leading the Knights to a playoff berth. He’s emerged as the favorite to start Game 1 over Adin Hill. While Hill’s postseason numbers are impressive, Thompson’s recent form has earned him a chance to prove himself. Despite a few hiccups, Thompson is confident in his abilities and is determined to play a key role in the Knights’ quest for a repeat championship.
The Vancouver Canucks celebrated their first home playoff game in nine years with a thrilling 4-2 comeback win over the Nashville Predators on Sunday night. Dakota Joshua and Pius Suter combined for three consecutive third-period goals to rally the Canucks, with Joshua scoring the franchise’s fastest two goals in playoff history. Thatcher Demko made 20 saves for the win, while Jason Zucker and Ryan O’Reilly scored for the Predators. Game 2 of the first-round series will be played on Tuesday night in Vancouver.
Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is underway, and the excitement is palpable. In the Eastern Conference, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins are tied 1-0, while the New York Islanders and Carolina Hurricanes also stand at 1-0 in favor of Carolina. Out west, the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars, who met in last year’s Western Finals, are set to face off, while the Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers, who have met in the first round for the past two years, will clash once again.
