The second round of the NHL playoffs has kicked off with two new matchups.
Washington hosted Carolina but failed to secure a win, losing 1-2 in the first overtime. The Eastern Conference’s top team scored first, then their opponent equalized, and Jacob Slavin secured the game-winning goal in overtime.
In the West, the visitors also started strong. Edmonton staged a comeback and defeated Vegas 4-2. The Knights led 2-0 early thanks to a double from Stone, but they couldn’t hold onto their advantage.
Goals from Hyman and Brown late in the third period ensured a successful start to the second round for the Oilers.
NHL Playoffs. Second Round
Washington – Carolina 1:2 (first overtime)
Goals: 23:53 Protas – 1 – 1:0, 49:43 Stankoven – 1:1, first overtime 03:06 Slavin – 1:2
Goalkeepers: Thompson – Andersen
Carolina leads the series 1-0
Vegas – Edmonton 2:4
Goals: 02:13 Stone – 1:0, 09:03 Stone – 2:0, 16:26 Perry – 2:1, 40:57 Draisaitl – 2:2, 56:58 Hyman – 2:3, 58:14 Brown – 2:4
Goalkeepers: Hill – Pickard
Edmonton leads the series 1-0
