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Game Recaps | May 15, 2024
	3 - 2 Final - OT Series tied 3-3
New Jersey Devils (7-3)		Florida Panthers (7-5)
Game Notes With their backs against the wall the Devils pull it out in Overtime once again. The winner came from Alexander Holtz as both teams will now prepare for a Game 7 back in New Jersey. Tough news for Devils fans came after this game as Luke Hughes suffered an injury in this one that is expected to keep him out for Game 7.

	5 - 6 Final - OT COL wins series 4-2
Winnipeg Jets (6-6)		Colorado Avalanche (8-3)
Game Notes And the Colorado Avalanche will move on to the Conference Finals as they beat the Winnipeg Jets in overtime. Brossoit really struggled in this one as he allowed 6 goals on 31 shots. Iafollo did return in this big game but to no avail for the Jets as they can't overcome the loss of their star goalie. Ryan Johansen was the hero for the Avalanche as he has a three point night which included the OT winner. He's got 14 points through these playoffs and has been a catalyst for Colorado

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Panthers Without Matthew Tkachuk for Game 7 against the Devils
Matthew Tkachuk will be unable to help his Panthers in the highly anticipated Game 7 between Florida and New Jersey

Jeremy Evans - May 17th, 2024

They've had two chances to close out this series and now it might be to little to late for the Florida Panthers. News came today that Florida star Matthew Tkachuk will be out of the lineup for the Game 7 against the New Jersey Devils.

While the exact injury was not reported, it has to be a serious one when you take in the fact Tkachuk played through a broken sternum before the Panthers were eliminated last postseason. The American winger has been one of the Panthers top players this series, alongside veteran Corey Perry. He has 7 points through 6 games, including two point performances in his last two games before being injured.

For Florida, losing a guy that is so influential to their scoring prowess hurts for a game where you'll need a player like Tkachuk. They already have not got the depth scoring from their forwards in this series and losing one of their guys that was actually producing is an issue. As an example of their scoring problems, just one forward outside the top two lines has more than one goal these playoffs, that being Sam Bennett.

Sergei Bobrovsky will somehow be relied on even more than he already has with this big injury and the Panthers will need him to continue his performances for at least one more game if they want to continue their hunt for the Stanley Cup

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Game Recaps | May 17, 2024
	3 - 2 Final - OT NJ wins series 4-3
New Jersey Devils (8-3)		Florida Panthers (7-6)
Game Notes Despite a 35 save performance for Bobrovsky and a 2 point game from Verhaeghe, the New Jersey Devils once again get the win by the score of 3-2 in Overtime. It was the Captain Nico Hischier getting it done in OT. Devils move on to face the Bruins

Playoff Storylines to Watch

Four Overtime Games for Panthers and Devils
With the Devils pulling it out in Game 7 overtime with a Nico Hischier goal, the series with them and the Panthers had 4 of the 7 games go to OT (Game 3, 5, 6 and 7)

Nico Hischier turning into a Star
They already have a superstar center in Jack Hughes but now Nico Hischier looks to be stepping into that realm of players. The Swiss center leads playoff scoring with 18 points and has been the Devils best player through two rounds. Could New Jersey be looking at a potential Crosby-Malkin lite center duo for years to come?

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2024 2nd Round Playoff Review and Predictions Recap

By Vincent Barlow 1h Ago
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And just like that the second round of the 2024 Playoffs has been completed. We're now left with 4 teams vying for that sacred Stanley Cup. As we did following the first round, let's take a look back at our predictions and how they aged.

As always, feel free to join in on the fun if you wish, I'll track the predictions and reveal the winner by the end of the playoffs!

My Prediction - New Jersey in 6 Games
The Result - New Jersey in 7 Games
Score - 1 Point

My Prediction - Colorado in 6 Games
The Result - Colorado in 6 Games
Score - 0 Points

My Prediction - Edmonton in 7 Games
The Result - Vancouver in 6 Games
Score - 3 Points

Prediction - Boston in 5 Games
The Result - Boston in 4 Games
Score - 1 Point

My Prediction Score after Round 1 - 12 Points

My Prediction Score after Round 2 - 17 Points

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2024 2nd Round Playoff Preview and Predictions

By Vincent Barlow 30m Ago
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Matchup Preview
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Boston Bruins (8-0)		New Jersey Devils (8-3)
Stat Leaders Brad Marchand/Charlie McAvoy - 6 Goals Tyler Toffoli - 6 Pavel Zacha / David Pastrnak - 8 Assists Jack Hughes - 11 David Pastrnak - 13 Points Jack Hughes / Nico Hischier- 14 Injury Report Kevin Shattenkirk Broken Leg (1-2 Months) Luke Hughes Pending Evalution Jake DeBrusk Post Concussion Syndrome (3-4 Weeks) Series Notes Last Playoff Matchup - 2003 1st Round - New Jersey won in 5 Games All Time Playoff Record - NJ is 15-8 versus BOS

In a clash of Eastern Conference heavyweights, the Boston Bruins and the New Jersey Devils are set to collide in the Conference Finals of the 2024 NHL Playoffs, each team eyeing a ticket to the Stanley Cup Finals.

The Bruins have been on an unstoppable tear throughout these playoffs, remaining undefeated and on the brink of making history by potentially breaking the record for the fewest losses in a single playoff run, currently held by the 1987-88 Edmonton Oilers with two. Sweeping both the Buffalo Sabres and the Montreal Canadiens in rounds one and two respectively, Boston has showcased their dominance on both ends of the ice. Leading the charge is goaltender Linus Ullmark, boasting an impressive 7-0 record with a remarkable .938 save percentage and a minuscule 1.74 goals-against average.

On the other side, the Devils emerged victorious in a grueling seven-game series against the Florida Panthers in the second round, with four of the seven games stretching into overtime. The battle-tested Devils proved their resilience and determination, overcoming adversity to advance to the Conference Finals. Now, facing off against the undefeated Bruins, New Jersey looks to bring the heat early and test Boston's mettle.

As puck drop approaches, anticipation builds for what promises to be a thrilling series filled with intensity and drama.

My Prediction - New Jersey in 6 Games

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Vancouver Canucks (8-5)		Colorado Avalanche (8-3)
Stat Leaders J.T. Miller - 6 Goals Ryan Johansen - 7 Conor Garland/Quinn Hughes - 10 Assists Gabriel Landeskog - 13 Conor Garland - 14 Points Gabriel Landeskog - 16 Injury Report Bowen Byram Mild Concussion (1 Week) Sam Lafferty Injured Elbow (Day-to-Day) Arshdeep Bains Pulled Groin (1 Week) Series Notes Last Playoff Matchup - 2001 1st Round - Colorado won in 4 Games All Time Playoff Record - COL is 8-2 versus VAN

The Colorado Avalanche and the Vancouver Canucks are set to battle it out in the Conference Finals of the 2024 NHL Playoffs, each team overcoming formidable opponents to earn their spot in this pivotal matchup.

The Avalanche punched their ticket to the Conference Finals with a hard-fought victory over the Winnipeg Jets in six games, although the series took a dramatic turn when Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was sidelined with an injury after Game 1. Throughout the playoffs, captain Gabriel Landeskog has been a driving force for the Avs, leading all remaining players in points with an impressive tally of 16 while providing invaluable leadership both on and off the ice. With a roster brimming with offensive firepower, including the likes of Nathan MacKinnon and Mikko Rantanen, the Avalanche pose a difficult challenge for any opponent.

Meanwhile, the Canucks showcased their resilience and determination in overcoming Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers in six hard-fought games. Fueling their success was Conor Garland, who caught fire in the series, recording an impressive seven points to propel Vancouver to victory. In goal, Thatcher Demko has silenced any doubts about his abilities, regaining his starter spot with a solid .916 save percentage through two rounds. However, facing off against the offensive juggernaut of the Avalanche presents a daunting challenge for Demko and the Canucks' defense corps.

As the puck drops on this highly anticipated series, can Demko and the Canucks contain the Avalanche's offensive onslaught, or will Colorado's firepower prove too much to handle?

My Prediction - Vancouver in 6 Games

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Florida blew a 3-1 Series lead to Jersey. Meanwhile Boston is coming off 2 Sweeps. Interesting East Final!

Good luck vs Colorado.

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Quote: Originally Posted by johnstone1987

Florida blew a 3-1 Series lead to Jersey. Meanwhile Boston is coming off 2 Sweeps. Interesting East Final! Good luck vs Colorado.

Yeah Florida really choked that series away but you have to give New Jersey credit. Getting the wins in the low scoring tight games is crucial and to do it 3 straight times is impressive

I picked New Jersey to win their series against Boston because I don’t think the Bruins have been tested at all yet these playoffs. They ran through Buffalo in Round 1 and then had a depleted Canadiens team in Round 2. New Jersey will already be ready to go Game 1 while Boston might need to find their legs to start the series

Appreciate the luck against Colorado, we’re gonna need it against them!

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Canucks Make a Statement to the Avalanche in Game 1 with a 6-3 Win

By Russell Dawson / Vancouver Canucks
May 18, 2024

Finally your Vancouver Canucks are back in the Conference Finals for the first time in more than a decade. They start out in Colorado at Ball Arena for Game 1 against the mighty Avalanche.

Game numero uno gets off to a very hot start with a four goal first period. Lehkonen scored the first of the series on the Powerplay but Brock Boeser would answer back with a goal of his own just 22 seconds later. There wouldn't be another goal until the 2:38 mark when Miles Wood scored his first goal of these playoffs on Demko. But once again the Canucks answered back quickly with Nils Hoglander scoring from the slot just 30 seconds later. Heading into intermission the score remained 2-2.

Half of the period went by with high flying hockey featured all over the rink. Mikko Rantanen would score on a tight angle shot that squeaked by Demko to give Colorado the lead. This time around it took a bit longer but the defenseman Carson Soucy would blast one from the point that would just beat the pad of Georgiev. Then finally with 1:15 remaining in the second, Ilya Mikheyev scored to give the Canucks their first lead of the game. This gave the Nucks a one goal lead heading into the final frame. Would the team be able to lock it down for what could be the final twenty minutes?

It looked that way through the first half as the Avs did get shots to the net but they were from the perimeter. Meanwhile the Canucks were getting high quality scoring chances. Conor Garland continues to be the Canucks MVP so far these playoffs as he scores with 11 minutes left to make it a two goal lead. A crucial goal for Vancouver that makes a comeback for Colorado more difficult. It would get even more difficult when Nils Hoglander would score his second of the game to make it 6-3 Canucks. This one is over. Game 1 goes to Vancouver!