The Canadiens' top line has done damage on the power play but have struggled to find the scoresheet at even strength against the Lightning. Is it too early to worry about Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki? The TSN Hockey panel examines the play of Montreal's top line, and how Josh Anderson has been a 'beast' for the Habs.
J.J. Moser was the overtime hero in Game 2 as the Lightning struck back at the Canadiens to send the series to Montreal tied at a game apiece. The TSN Hockey panel breaks down where things went wrong for the Habs, and how Nikita Kucherov and Brandon Hagel stepped up for Tampa Bay.
Nikita Kucherov scored the tying goal in the third period, Brandon Hagel had a Gordie Howe hat trick, and J.J. Moser scored the game-winning goal in overtime. The TSN Hockey panel breaks down how the Lightning's stars stepped up to even up the series with the Canadiens.
J.J. Moser was the hero in overtime as the Lightning struck back to even up the series as it shifts to Montreal. Nikita Kucherov netted his first goal of the playoffs and Brandon Hagel had a Gordie Howe hat trick for Tampa Bay, which had been 0-7 in its previous seven overtime games in the playoffs. Series tied 1-1.
Viktor Arvidsson scored twice, Morgan Geekie and Pavel Zacha also found the back of the net and the Bruins held off another late push from the Sabres to tie up their first-round series. David Pastrnak, Casey Mittelstadt and Jonathan Aspirot all had a pair of assists for Boston in the victory. Series tied 1-1.
Viktor Arvidsson opened the scoring early in the first period and then struck again 16 seconds into the third to help the Bruins even up their series with the Sabres and earn Ultimate Performer Powered by Stihl honours.
The Canucks fired general manager Patrik Allvin following a last-place finish this season and, as TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger explains, the team is 'pedal to the metal' in the search for his replacement. Dreger reports that Vancouver has been granted permission to speak with former Sabres GM Kevyn Adams.
The Canadiens have gone on to win a best-of-seven series 85% of the time after taking Game 1, winning six straight series. SportsCentre looks at the key storylines ahead of tonight's Game 2 against the Lightning.
After Juraj Slafkovský put on a dominant display in Game 1 to lift the Habs to victory over the Lightning, what do the Canadiens have in store for an encore on Tuesday? The TSN Hockey panel previews tonight's matchup in Tampa Bay as Montreal looks to bring a 2-0 series lead back home.
After finishing his impressive rookie year in the NHL on Toronto's top line with William Nylander, Easton Cowan is continuing his first pro season in the AHL where he's playing on a line with Alex Nylander. "I texted Willy the other day saying, 'We got chem,' and he's like, 'It's easy to play with a Nylander,'" Cowan said. "Pretty funny."
The Leafs are done but William Nylander is staying in Toronto to support younger brother Alex Nylander, who is playing for the Toronto Marlies as they begin their Calder Cup playoff run on Wednesday. "It helps a lot," Alex said. "He'll be able to see what I can do and what I can work on."
Dennis Hildeby performed well during a 20-game look with the Leafs this season. Now the franchise's top goalie prospect is aiming to prove he can lead a team on a playoff run with the Marlies. "That's when it matters," the 24-year-old Swede said. "It's definitely a good time to step up."
After losing in double overtime and going down 0-2 in their series against Carolina, the Senators had a full day off on Tuesday as they return to Ottawa for pivotal Games 3 and 4. TSN's Claire Hanna has more on what's next for the Sens as they look to get back into the series against an experienced Hurricanes team.
Edmonton's depth was the difference in their Game 1 win over the Ducks on Monday, as it was the Oilers' first win all season with Connor McDavid held off the scoresheet. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins explains how their depth came into play as Kasperi Kapanen and Jason Dickinson stepped up with two goals apiece.
Ottawa Senators head coach Travis Green shared what his message was to the team after a heartbreaking double-overtime loss to the Hurricanes in Game 2.
Senators head coach Travis Green was asked if he sees any weaknesses in the Hurricanes' game, and spoke about the challenge of facing Carolina in a playoff series.
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins explains the type of game the Ducks play and what makes them dangerous up and down the ice. Matthew Savoie details the Ducks' ability to come back in games when they're trailing, and head coach Kris Knoblauch says Anaheim's skill is well-balanced throughout their line up.
TSN Hockey analyst Marc Denis shares what three things the Habs need to do tonight to take a commanding 2-0 lead over the Lightning in their first round series.
As the Canadiens look to take a two-game stranglehold on their series with the Lightning, Habs centre Alex Newhook says they'll have to bring that same energy into Game 2 if they want to go back to Montreal up a pair of games. Head coach Martin St. Louis says he likes what he saw from his second line, featuring Newhook, as they matched up heavily with the Lightning's top talent.
TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston joins Ryan Rishaug to discuss how Jason Dickinson's big two-goal performance helped power the Oilers in Game 1, how Connor Ingram stood tall for Edmonton in his postseason debut, and why this feels like a missed opportunity for the Ducks.
Kasperi Kapanen scored his second goal of the game with 1:54 left in the third period to give the Oilers a victory over the Ducks in the opener of their first-round playoff series. Jason Dickinson also scored twice and Leon Draisaitl recorded two assists in his return to the lineup. EDM leads series 1-0.
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