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
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