Overtimes, comebacks, and series endings in NHL playoffs

The NHL playoffs continued to deliver excitement on Tuesday night, with dramatic finishes and series-altering victories.

Toronto Forces Game 6 with Overtime Heroics

The Toronto Maple Leafs avoided elimination in their Eastern Conference first-round matchup against the Boston Bruins with a thrilling 2-1 overtime win. The hero of the night was rookie Matthew Knies, who capitalized on a loose puck after John Tavares’ drive to net the game-winner 2:26 into overtime. This victory forces a crucial Game 6 in Toronto on Thursday, keeping the Leafs’ playoff hopes alive.

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Predators Steal Victory in Vancouver

The Nashville Predators staged a dramatic comeback to edge out the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 and extend their Western Conference first-round series. Trailing heading into the third period, the Predators found their equalizer through Roman Josi before Alexandre Carrier netted his first career playoff goal with just over seven minutes remaining to snatch the victory. Nashville still faces an uphill battle as they trail 3-2 in the series, but Game 6 on Friday in Nashville promises another intense matchup.

Avalanche Advance with Dominant Performance

The Colorado Avalanche wasted no time in dispatching the Winnipeg Jets, securing a convincing 6-3 victory in Game 5 of their Western Conference first-round series. Mikko Rantanen led the offense with a two-goal performance, while Valeri Nichushkin and Artturi Lehkonen also found the net. This win marks a historic moment for the Avalanche, as Nichushkin, Lehkonen, and Rantanen become the first trio in NHL history to score in each of their team’s first five playoff games. Colorado will now face either the Dallas Stars or the Vegas Golden Knights in the conference semifinals.

Hurricanes Clinch Series, Set Up Meeting with Rangers

The Carolina Hurricanes punched their ticket to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with a decisive 6-3 victory over the New York Islanders in Game 5. The game remained tied until the third period when Jack Drury and Stefan Noesen scored within seconds of each other to break the deadlock. This win secures a series victory (4-1) for the Hurricanes, who will now face the Presidents’ Trophy-winning New York Rangers in a highly anticipated Eastern Conference matchup.