NHL Playoff Drama: Big Wins Set the Stage for Late April Showdowns

Sunday’s NHL Playoff Game Highlights

Washington Capitals 5, Montreal Canadiens 2

The Capitals took a commanding 3–1 series lead with a 5–2 victory over the Canadiens. Brandon Duhaime netted two goals, and Andrew Mangiapane scored the go-ahead goal late in the third period.

St. Louis Blues 5, Winnipeg Jets 1

The Blues evened their series with the Jets at 2–2, scoring three goals in the second period. Brayden Schenn, Tyler Tucker, and Justin Faulk each contributed to the scoring surge.

Carolina Hurricanes 5, New Jersey Devils 2

The Hurricanes maintained control of their series, taking a 3–1 lead over the Devils. Carolina's offense proved too much for New Jersey, who now face elimination Tuesday on the road.

Edmonton Oilers 4, Los Angeles Kings 3 (OT)

In a thrilling matchup, the Oilers edged the Kings 4–3 in late OT, tying the series at 2–2. After falling behind 2-0 Edmonton scored 4 of the next 5 goals including Leon Draisaitl's power play goal over 17 minutes into overtime.

Monday’s Game Previews – April 28, 2025

Tampa Bay Lightning @ Florida Panthers – 4:00 PM PT

The Panthers lead the series 2–1 as they are set to host their second game. While Tampa Bay aims to keep their momentum going from game 3 win and even the series on the road.​

Colorado Avalanche @ Dallas Stars – 6:30 PM PT

With the series tied 2–2, both teams look to gain the upper hand in this pivotal Game 5 of the NHL Playoffs. After each team has split at home, the series moves back to Dallas where the Stars hope to up their offensive production from their game 4 loss.

Pregame Bar Crawl: Las Vegas Edition

As the playoffs continue to deliver, Las Vegas offers the perfect backdrop to gather and celebrate. Join fellow fans for a pregame pub crawl featuring exclusive drink specials at top sports bars. Stay tuned for upcoming crawl info soon!