The Stanley Cup playoffs will change pace as there will be only one game on Tuesday, not two.
The Dallas Stars hosted the Winnipeg Jets (8pm, ESPN) in Game 4 of the series, and decided to represent the central division of the Western Conference Finals, with the star currently leading 2-1.
Read the game preview with statistical insights from ESPN Research, what went down in the game on Monday and a Monday 3 star summary from ArdaÖcal.
Matchup Notes
Dallas Stars’ Winnipeg Jets
Game 4 | 8pm ET | ESPN
Stars are preferred to win the series at -340 according to ESPN BET, and Jets will gather for the series at +270. Dallas is also the current overall favorite to win the Cup at +325, with Jet at +1500.
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Kyle Connor scored 13 points in 10 games for Winnipeg. This is the fifth-most ever in the history of the Thrashers/Jets 2.0 franchise, and will kick the quartet out since 2018.
Connor Helebuick’s Wild Postseason home/road disparity continues. He is 5-1 this postseason, with an average and a save percentage of .902 and a goal of 1.99 and a .902 save percentage. He’s 0-4 on the road, with 6.63 GAA and .772 SV%.
Mikko Rantanen continues to control. He is the first player in NHL history, earning five three-point games in the first 10 games of a single postseason, with his career playoff PPG of 1.31 and sixth in Stanley Cup playoff history. Only Wayne Gretzky (1.84), Mario Lemieux (1.61), Conor McDavid (1.60), Leon Draysithle (1.48) and former teammate Nathan McKinnon (1.32) are at a higher level.
Jake Ottinger’s next victory will beat the tie against sixth-ranked Tim Thomas and Ben Bishop in a playoff victory among American-born goaltenders.
3 stars from Monday in Öcal
Skinner made 23 saves on his second career postseason shutout. He will become the sixth Oilers goalkeeper with multiple clean seats in the playoffs, joining Grant Foore, Curtis Joseph, Bill Lanford, Cam Talbot and Mikesmith.
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Stuart Skinner keeps Vegas scoreless with saves
Stuart Skinner saves early to advance the Oilers with the Golden Knights.
The veteran won the second multi-goal playoff game of his career. It was also the second consecutive game in which the Oilers player had a first period of two goals (following Corey Perry in Game 3).
Walker scored two points, including his first career playoff goal in his 22nd postseason game. His goal at 16:45 in the third term was to score a total goal for the game for the first time in the Canes-Capitals series (per ESPN BET).
Monday Summary
Carolina Hurricane 5, Washington Capitals 2
Cars lead 3-1 | Game 5 Thursday
Game 4 wasn’t shut out like Game 3 on Saturday, but the Hurricanes look the same, earning one victory from their return to the Eastern Conference Finals. Shayne Gostisbehere scored third place in the postseason midway through the first round, while Seth Jarvis added playoff goal No. 3 in the second minute. That lead will be held until the third 5:18 when the capital gets on the board for the first time since Game 2 (via Jakob Chychrun). Taylor Hall responded for the cane at 8:24, then Alex Ovechkin notched the powerplay tally at 12:14 to create a 3-2 cane. It’s as close as the capital as Sean Walker and Andrei Svechnikov conclude this with additional targets in the final five minutes. The wand gives DC a 3-1 advantage for Game 5. Complete summary.
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Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricane: Game Highlights
Washington Capitals vs. Carolina Hurricane: Game Highlights
Edmonton Oilers 3, Vegas Golden Knights 0
EDM Lead 3-1 | Game 5 Wednesday
Adam Henrique is responsible for one of the most well-known playoff goals in New Jersey Devils history (beating the New York Rangers in the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals). His performance on Monday wasn’t on that level, but his two goals have kept the Oilers out of one game from another trip to the Western Conference Finals. Henrique rocked the home fan at 1:27 in the first period, then notched another fan at 13:03 in the opening frame. He was joined to the scoresheet by Evander Kane. Evander Kane scored the second goal at 7:38. That was enough for Stuart Skinner, who stopped all 23 shots with goals the Golden Knights could convened. Complete summary.
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Adam Henrique scored again, giving the Oilers a 2-0 lead
Adam Henrique tallied his second goal for the first term, leading Las Vegas 2-0 to Edmonton.
