2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Quarterfinals Matchups Update

This is a Quick update on the Quarterfinals Matchups in the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs since a lot has changed since my last post.

Eastern Conference Matchups

BOS vs FLA

Boston Bruins lead the series 3-2

In Game 4, Taylor Hall had 4 points, Linus Ullmark had 41 saves to lead the Bruins to a 6-2 victory, sending Florida to the Brink. Sergei Bobrovsky made 44 saves in a OT victory to stage off elimination in Game 5 to send the series home to Florida for a Game 6.

Game 6 is tonight at 7:30pm on TNT/CBC

CAR vs NYI

Carolina Hurricanes lead series 3-2

The Hurricanes won Game 4, 4-1 behind two goals from Seth Jarvis, and the win also ended an 8 game road losing streak in the playoffs. In Game 5, with the Hurricanes trying to send the Islanders home for the summer, Ilya Sorokin had other ideas, making 34 saves in a 3-2 win.

Game 6 is tonight at 7:00pm on TBS/SN360

NJ vs NYR

New Jersey Devils lead series 3-2

After falling behind in a 2-0 hole in the series, the Devils won Game 3 in Overtime on a Dougie Hamilton Game Winning goal and 35 saves from rookie goalie Akira Schmid. In Game 4, with the game tied at 1 in the 3rd period, Defenseman Jonas Siegenthaler scored the tiebreaking goal, and goalie Akira Schmid made 22 saves in his second straight win. New Jersey fully dominated Game 5, as they shut out the Rangers 4-0, behind a 23-save performance from Akira Schmid, and Erik Haula scored 2 big goals.

Game 6 is Saturday at 8:00pm on ABC

TOR vs TB

Toronto Maple Leafs lead series 3-2

Down 4-0 in the 3rd period of Game 4, the Toronto Maple Leafs rallied to tied the game and then won the game in OT on an Alex Kerfoot game-winning goal. With the Lightning pushed to the Brink, Tampa Bay won Game 5 to force a Game 6 in Tampa Bay, thanks to 2 points each from Anthony Cirelli and Michael Eyssimont.

Game 6 is Saturday at 7:00pm on TBS/CBC

Western Conference Matchups

VGK vs WPG

Vegas Golden Knights won the series 4-1

Vegas will play the winner of the Edmonton/LA series in the second round

COL vs SEA

Seattle Kraken lead series 3-2

In Game 4, Jordan Eberle scored the game-winning goal 3 minutes into overtime to give the Seattle Kraken a 3-2 win and also tied the series up at 2, going back to Colorado for Game 5. With Cale Makar suspended for Game 5 for the hit on Jared McCann, Seattle Kraken took advantage and won Game 5, 3-2, sending the defending Stanley Cup Champions to the brink.

Game 6 is tonight at 10pm on TNT

DAL vs MIN

DAL leads series 3-2

Tyler Seguin scored twice, Roope Hintz had 3 assists, and Jake Oettinger had 32 saves to help guide the Dallas Stars to a 3-2 victory in Game 4. Stars shut out Wild in Game 5 thanks to a 27-save performance from Jake Oettinger, pushing Minnesota to the brink.

Game 6 is tonight at 9:30pm on TBS/SN360

EDM vs LAK

Edmonton Oilers lead series 3-2

In Game 4, the LA Kings scored 3 goals in the first period, but the Oilers scored 3 in the second to tie the game, LA extended the lead in the third period, only to see the Oilers tie the game again in the 3rd period to force OT. Zach Hyman scored the Game winning goal in OT, to send the series back to Edmonton tied at 2. Edmonton completely dominated Game 5, thanks to two goals from Nick Bjugstad, as the Oilers cruised easily to a 6-3 win.

Game 6 is Saturday at 10:00pm on TBS/CBC

Fantasy Hockey Forwards to Trade For

Here is a list of Players who you should consider trading for in Fantasy Hockey. Tage Thompson Tage Thompson had very high expectations of him heading into this season but has been a massive disappointment to this point in the season with only 7 goals, 8 assists, 4 PPP, 60 SOG, and 99 FW. Thompson has been better after coming back from injury and you would think that he is going to eventually start putting points in bunches. Because of how bad Thompson's statline is this season. it would be a good idea to trade for him because you may not have to give up a lot in return. Elias Lindholm Elias Lindholm is another player who has had a slow start to the season with only 7 goals, 10 assists, 3 PPP, 68 SOG, and 297 FW so far this season. Lindholm is definitely going to want to play better if he wants to increase his value for his next contract and also showcase himself for a trade at the deadline. If Lindholm gets dealt to a contending team, his fantasy value would drastically improve b

TIPS FOR DECIDING WHO TO KEEP FOR KEEPER/DYNASTY LEAGUES

Keeper fantasy leagues are a variation of traditional fantasy sports leagues where participants are allowed to keep a certain number of players from their previous season's roster onto their team for the upcoming season. The number of players that can be kept, as well as the specific rules regarding keeping players, vary from league to league and are typically determined by the league commissioner or by a set of agreed-upon rules among league members. In a keeper league, the kept players usually come with a cost, such as forfeiting a specific draft pick in the upcoming draft or having to pay a predetermined fee. This adds a strategic element to the game, as managers must decide which players to keep based on their performance, potential, and value relative to the cost of keeping them. Keeper leagues often provide a deeper level of engagement and strategy compared to standard fantasy leagues because managers need to consider long-term player development and roster management beyond

FANTASY HOCKEY WAIVER WIRE PLAYERS TO PICKUP

Here are some players you should pickup in Fantasy Hockey, sorted by position. Center Colton Sissons Colton Sissons is one of the best 4th line centers in the league, but in fantasy hockey, he could be even more valuable than he actually is in real life because of what he provides in the peripheral categories. So far this season Sissions has 5 goals, 1 PPP, 1 SHP, 12 PIM, 20 SOG, 89 FW, 15 hits, and 9 blocks. This is a terrific stat line and although you can't count on Sissons scoring a ton, he will fill out the FW, Hits, and blocks usually. Sissons is owned in 6% of fantasy leagues, snag him up while you can. Nick Bjugstad Nick Bjugstad is having an excellent year so far with the Arizona Coyotes, in fact he has played so well that he earned himself a promotion to play on the 2nd line along with Mattias Maccelli and Lawson Crouse. Bjugstad also gets time on Arizona's 2nd PP unit and 2nd PK unit. Bjugstad may not be a name who stands out to casuals, but his fantasy stat line is

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