Stanley Cup Playoffs: A Tuesday with a Single Game
The excitement of the Stanley Cup playoffs is concentrated this Tuesday in a single game, offering a change of pace in the competition. The Dallas Stars will host the Winnipeg Jets in Game 4 of their series, a crucial match to define the representative of the Central Division in the Western Conference finals. The Stars currently lead the series 2-1.
Winnipeg Jets vs. Dallas Stars
Game 4 | 8 p.m. ET
According to projections, the Stars are favored to win the series, with odds of -340, while the Jets have odds of +270 to achieve victory. Dallas is also the overall favorite to win the Cup, with odds of +325, compared to the Jets’ +1500.
Kyle Connor has accumulated 13 points in 10 games for Winnipeg, the fifth-most in Thrashers/Jets 2.0 franchise history in a single postseason. Connor Hellebuyck, for his part, shows notable disparities in his home and away performance. Mikko Rantanen continues to stand out, becoming the first player in NHL history with five three-point games in his first 10 games of a single postseason.
Jake Oettinger’s next win will break the tie with Tim Thomas and Ben Bishop for sixth all-time in playoff wins among U.S.-born goaltenders.
The Three Stars of Monday, according to the analysis
- Stuart Skinner, Goaltender, Edmonton Oilers
- Adam Henrique, Center, Edmonton Oilers
- Sean Walker, Defense, Carolina Hurricanes
Skinner made 23 saves to achieve his second shutout in the postseason. Henrique scored two goals, and Walker added two points, including his first playoff goal.
Monday’s Match Summary
Carolina Hurricanes 5, Washington Capitals 2
The Hurricanes, with a 3-1 series lead, are one win away from returning to the Eastern Conference Finals. Shayne Gostisbehere and Seth Jarvis scored for the Hurricanes, while Jakob Chychrun and Taylor Hall also contributed to the scoreboard. The Capitals, with a goal from Alex Ovechkin, failed to get close to the Hurricanes, who sealed the victory with goals from Sean Walker and Andrei Svechnikov.
Edmonton Oilers 3, Vegas Golden Knights 0
Adam Henrique, with two goals, led the Oilers to victory, leaving them one step away from the Western Conference finals. Evander Kane also scored for the Oilers, while Stuart Skinner stopped the Golden Knights’ 23 shots, securing the shutout. The Oilers lead the series 3-1.
