The Dallas Stars have taken a 2-1 lead in their series against the Winnipeg Jets, securing a decisive 5-2 victory in Game 3 on Sunday. In another key matchup, the Florida Panthers managed a vital 2-0 win late against the Toronto Maple Leafs, bringing their series level at 2-2.
Playing on home ice for the first time this series, the Stars looked comfortable and controlled the game. The score was tied 2-2 heading into the third period, but Dallas pulled away with three consecutive goals. Alex Petrovic`s game-winning goal sparked some debate, appearing to involve an intentional kick, but it was upheld after a lengthy review.
Mikko Rantanen was a standout performer for Dallas once again, contributing a goal and two assists. His excellent form continues with 17 points in his last six appearances, rightfully placing him among the night`s top players.
In Sunday`s second game, the Panthers effectively neutralized the Maple Leafs offense en route to a 2-0 Game 4 win. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky was superb, stopping all 22 shots he faced. After a challenging Game 3, Bobrovsky delivered an impressive shutout performance against a high-powered offensive team.
Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett scored the goals for Florida. The series now shifts back to Toronto for Game 5. The key question is whether the trend of the home team winning will continue for a fifth consecutive game, or if the Panthers can break the pattern and secure a third straight victory. The answer will come on Wednesday.
Looking ahead, Monday features two crucial Game 4s. The Carolina Hurricanes have the opportunity to push the Washington Capitals to the edge of elimination, while the Edmonton Oilers are in a similar position against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Below are the updated schedules and results for the ongoing playoff rounds.
- Round 2 Schedule & Results
- (1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (3) Florida Panthers
- (1) Washington Capitals vs. (2) Carolina Hurricanes
- (1) Winnipeg Jets vs. (2) Dallas Stars
- (1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (3) Edmonton Oilers
- Round 1 Results
- (1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (WC1) Ottawa Senators
- (2) Tampa Bay Lightning vs. (3) Florida Panthers
- (1) Washington Capitals vs. (WC2) Montreal Canadiens
- (2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (3) New Jersey Devils
- (1) Winnipeg Jets vs. (WC2) St. Louis Blues
- (2) Dallas Stars vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche
- (1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (WC1) Minnesota Wild
- (2) Los Angeles Kings vs. (3) Edmonton Oilers
Round 2 Schedule & Results
(1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (3) Florida Panthers
- Game 1: Maple Leafs 5, Panthers 4
- Game 2: Maple Leafs 4, Panthers 3
- Game 3: Panthers 5, Maple Leafs 4 (OT)
- Game 4: Panthers 2, Maple Leafs 0
- Game 5: Wednesday, May 14 | 7 p.m. ET | at TOR | ESPN
- *Game 6: Friday, May 16 | TBD | at FLA | TNT/truTV/Max
- *Game 7: Sunday, May 18 | TBD | at TOR | TNT/Max
(1) Washington Capitals vs. (2) Carolina Hurricanes
- Game 1: Hurricanes 2, Capitals 1 (OT)
- Game 2: Capitals 3, Hurricanes 1
- Game 3: Hurricanes 4, Capitals 0
- Game 4: Monday, May 12 | 7 p.m. ET | at CAR | TNT/truTV/Max
- Game 5: Thursday, May 15 | 7 p.m. ET | at WSH | TNT/truTV/Max
- *Game 6: Saturday, May 17 | TBD | at CAR | TBD
- *Game 7: Monday, May 19 | TBD | at WSH | ESPN
(1) Winnipeg Jets vs. (2) Dallas Stars
- Game 1: Stars 3, Jets 2
- Game 2: Jets 4, Stars 0
- Game 3: Stars 5, Jets 2
- Game 4: Tuesday, May 13 | 8 p.m. ET | at DAL | ESPN
- Game 5: Thursday, May 15 | 9:30 p.m. ET | at Jets | TNT/truTV/Max
- *Game 6: Saturday, May 17 | TBD | at DAL | TBD
- *Game 7: Monday, May 19 | TBD | at WPG | ESPN
(1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (3) Edmonton Oilers
- Game 1: Oilers 4, Golden Knights 2
- Game 2: Oilers 5, Golden Knights 4 (OT)
- Game 3: Golden Knights 4, Oilers 3
- Game 4: Monday, May 12 | 9:30 p.m. ET | at EDM | TNT/truTV/Max
- Game 5: Wednesday, May 14 | 9:30 p.m. ET | at VGK | ESPN
- *Game 6: Friday, May 16 | TBD | at EDM | TNT/truTV/Max
- *Game 7: Sunday, May 18 | TBD | at VGK | TNT/Max
Round 1 Results
(1) Toronto Maple Leafs vs. (WC1) Ottawa Senators
- Game 1: Maple Leafs 6, Senators 2
- Game 2: Maple Leafs 3, Senators 2 (OT)
- Game 3: Maple Leafs 3, Senators 2 (OT)
- Game 4: Senators 4, Maple Leafs 3 (OT)
- Game 5: Senators 4, Maple Leafs 0
- Game 6: Maple Leafs 4, Senators 2
(2) Tampa Bay Lightning vs. (3) Florida Panthers
- Game 1: Panthers 6, Lightning 2
- Game 2: Panthers 2, Lightning 0
- Game 3: Lightning 5, Panthers 1
- Game 4: Panthers 4, Lightning 2
- Game 5: Panthers 6, Lightning 3
(1) Washington Capitals vs. (WC2) Montreal Canadiens
- Game 1: Capitals 3, Canadiens 2 (OT)
- Game 2: Capitals 3, Canadiens 1
- Game 3: Canadiens 6, Capitals 3
- Game 4: Capitals 5, Canadiens 2
- Game 5: Capitals 4, Canadiens 1
(2) Carolina Hurricanes vs. (3) New Jersey Devils
- Game 1: Hurricanes 4, Devils 1
- Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Devils 1
- Game 3: Devils 3, Hurricanes 2 (2OT)
- Game 4: Hurricanes 5, Devils 2
- Game 5: Hurricanes 5, Devils 4 (2OT)
(1) Winnipeg Jets vs. (WC2) St. Louis Blues
- Game 1: Jets 5, Blues 3
- Game 2: Jets 2, Blues 1
- Game 3: Blues 7, Jets 2
- Game 4: Blues 5, Jets 1
- Game 5: Jets 5, Blues 3
- Game 6: Blues 5, Jets 2
- Game 7: Jets 4, Blues 3 (2OT)
(2) Dallas Stars vs. (3) Colorado Avalanche
- Game 1: Avalanche 5, Stars 1
- Game 2: Stars 4, Avalanche 3 (OT)
- Game 3: Stars 2, Avalanche 1 (OT)
- Game 4: Avalanche 4, Stars 0
- Game 5: Stars 6, Avalanche 2
- Game 6: Avalanche 7, Stars 4
- Game 7: Stars 4, Avalanche 2
(1) Vegas Golden Knights vs. (WC1) Minnesota Wild
- Game 1: Golden Knights 4, Wild 2
- Game 2: Wild 5, Golden Knights 2
- Game 3: Wild 5, Golden Knights 2
- Game 4: Golden Knights 4, Wild 3 (OT)
- Game 5: Golden Knights 3, Wild 2 (OT)
- Game 6: Golden Knights 3, Wild 2
(2) Los Angeles Kings vs. (3) Edmonton Oilers
- Game 1: Kings 6, Oilers 5
- Game 2: Kings 6, Oilers 2
- Game 3: Oilers 7, Kings 4
- Game 4: Oilers 4, Kings 3 (OT)
- Game 5: Oilers 3, Kings 1
- Game 6: Oilers 6, Kings 4
* Indicates if necessary
