The NHL playoffs are underway, and here's a quick rundown of the current scores in each series.
In the Eastern Conference of the NHL playoffs, the Boston Bruins are currently leading the Florida Panthers 3-2 in their best-of-seven series. The Bruins took the lead in the series with a 3-1 victory in the first game, but the Panthers fought back to win game two 6-3. The Bruins then won games three and four, both with a score of 6-2. The Panthers managed to stay in the series with an overtime victory in game five, with a final score of 4-3. The sixth game is set for Friday, April 28th at 7:30 pm and will be televised on TNT. If necessary, a seventh and final game will be played on Sunday, April 30th.
Meanwhile, the Toronto Maple Leafs are leading the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 in their best-of-seven series. The Lightning started strong, winning the first game 7-3, but the Maple Leafs quickly fought back to win the next three games, including two overtime victories. Game five is set for Thursday, April 27th at 7 pm, and will be televised on TBS. If the Lightning can win game five, they will have a chance to even up the series in game six on Saturday, April 29th. If necessary, a seventh and final game will be played on Monday, May 1st.
In the series between the Carolina Hurricanes and the New York Islanders, the Hurricanes currently lead 3-2. The first two games of the series both went into overtime, with the Hurricanes winning both. The Islanders then won game three with a score of 5-1, but the Hurricanes came back to win games four and five with scores of 5-2 and 3-2, respectively. Game six is set for Friday, April 28th at 7 pm and will be televised on TBS. If necessary, a seventh and final game will be played on Sunday, April 30th.
Finally, in the series between the New Jersey Devils and the New York Rangers, the teams are tied 2-2. The Rangers won the first two games of the series with scores of 5-1, but the Devils managed to come back and win the next two games, including an overtime victory in game three. Game five is set for Thursday, April 27th at 7:30 pm and will be televised on ESPN2. If necessary, game six will be played on Saturday, April 29th at 8 pm and will be televised on ABC. If the series goes to a seventh and final game, it will be played on Monday, May 1st.
In the Western Conference, the top-seeded Vegas Golden Knights are facing off against the Winnipeg Jets. The Golden Knights hold a 3-1 series lead, with the Jets only managing to win the first game of the series. Vegas has won the next three games in convincing fashion, and they look poised to close out the series with a win in game five, which will take place on Thursday, April 27, at 10 p.m. EST.
The second-seeded Edmonton Oilers are also in the midst of a tight series against the Los Angeles Kings. The Oilers hold a 3-2 series lead, with both teams exchanging wins in the first four games of the series. However, the Oilers managed to win games four and five, and they'll look to close out the series on Saturday, April 29, in game six, which will be played at Los Angeles.
The Dallas Stars are also in the midst of a tough series against the Minnesota Wild. The Stars hold a 3-2 series lead, with the Wild managing to win two games in the series. However, the Stars have won the last two games in the series and will look to close out the series on Friday, April 28, in game six, which will be played at Minnesota.
Finally, the Seattle Kraken have been a surprising force in the playoffs, holding a 3-2 series lead against the top-seeded Colorado Avalanche. The Kraken won the first game of the series and have managed to win two more games against the Avalanche, who have struggled to find their footing in the playoffs. Game six of the series will be played on Friday, April 28, in Seattle, and the Kraken will look to close out the series and advance to the next round.
The NHL playoffs have been intense and exciting, with each team fighting tooth and nail for a chance to advance to the next round. With several series still up for grabs, it's sure to be an exciting finish to the first round of the 2023 NHL playoffs.
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