17.04.2025
Montreal Canadiens 4 - 2 Carolina Hurricanes
The Montreal Canadiens secured their first Stanley Cup Playoff berth since 2021 by defeating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2 at Bell Centre, ensuring their spot as the second wild card from the Eastern Conference. Kaiden Guhle scored twice for Montreal, while Nick Suzuki added a goal and an assist, concluding the regular season with a career-high 89 points. The Canadiens overcame a recent three-game slump and finished their regular season with a strong 10-0-2 home record. They will face the Washington Capitals, the top seed in the Metropolitan Division, in the first playoff round. Despite the Hurricanes resting several key players, they put up a strong fight with goals from Taylor Hall and Tyson Jost, assisted by Bradly Nadeau, who recorded his first NHL point. The game also featured NHL debuts for Skyler Brind'Amour and Domenick Fensore, coached by Skyler’s father, Rod Brind’Amour. Montreal’s Jake Evans secured the victory with an empty-net goal, delighting the home crowd in anticipation of the playoffs.
Winnipeg Jets 2 - 1 Anaheim Ducks
Mark Scheifele led the Winnipeg Jets to a 2-1 overtime victory against the Anaheim Ducks at Canada Life Centre, scoring the decisive goal just 1:11 into the extra period. The win concluded a remarkable regular season for Winnipeg, who finished first in the Central Division and claimed the Presidents' Trophy with the league's best record. Standout goalie Connor Hellebuyck, who made 30 saves in this match, secured the William M. Jennings Trophy for the second consecutive year, recognizing his contribution to the team's defensive excellence. Despite a late equalizer from Anaheim's Troy Terry, who had a team-best season with 55 points, the Jets' Neal Pionk initially put Winnipeg ahead in the second period with a notable slapshot. As the playoffs loom, Winnipeg will face the St. Louis Blues in the Western Conference First Round, while the Ducks conclude their season reflecting on their potential for future improvement.
New Jersey Devils 2 - 5 Detroit Red Wings
The Detroit Red Wings secured a 5-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center, with Dylan Larkin and Jonatan Berggren each contributing a goal and an assist. Simon Edvinsson and Lucas Raymond provided two assists each, while Alex Lyon made 28 saves to help Detroit clinch five wins in their last seven games. Dougie Hamilton returned to action for the Devils after missing 18 games due to injury, logging significant ice time. The Devils, ending their regular season as the No. 3 seed in the Metropolitan Division, are set to face the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Larkin's performance marked his fifth 30-goal season, placing him among Red Wings greats like Gordie Howe and Steve Yzerman. New Jersey played without several key players, including a suspended Paul Cotter, and ended Jesper Bratt's streak of 249 consecutive games.
Nashville Predators 5 - 1 Dallas Stars
The Nashville Predators defeated the Dallas Stars 5-1 with Ryan O'Reilly contributing a goal and two assists in the victory. This win came as a consolation for Nashville, who finished seventh in the Central Division and missed the playoffs. Juuse Saros made 29 saves, while Jordan Oesterle and Jonathan Marchessault each added a goal and an assist. Dallas, gearing up for the playoffs against the Colorado Avalanche, ended the regular season on a seven-game losing streak, with Jake Oettinger conceding five goals and being replaced by Casey DeSmith. Notably, Tyler Seguin returned to the Stars lineup after missing 58 games due to hip surgery and contributed an assist, despite the concerning exit of forward Jason Robertson with a lower-body injury. Mason Marchment scored Dallas's fastest opening goal of the season, but the team struggled defensively, as expressed by both Marchment and coach Pete DeBoer.
Vancouver Canucks - - - Vegas Golden Knights
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San Jose Sharks - - - Edmonton Oilers
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