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Carolina Hurricanes 5, New Jersey Devils 4 (2 OT)
Sebastian Aho finished a four-point masterpiece by wiring the double-overtime winner at 4:17, erasing a 4-1 hole and punching Carolina’s ticket to Round 2. The rally was classic postseason chaos—exactly the type of late swing highlighted in Betting the NHL Playoffs: Important Tips and Strategies. Pyotr Kochetkov made 31 saves, while Taylor Hall, Jackson Blake and Andrei Svechnikov chipped in goals. Jacob Markstrom’s 49-save stand and Dawson Mercer’s early spark weren’t enough once Mercer’s late double-minor opened the door.
Vegas Golden Knights 3, Minnesota Wild 2 (OT)
Brett Howden’s breakaway dagger at 4:05 of overtime gave Vegas a 3-2 series edge and showcased how thin the margin is when evaluating NHL Underdogs – Wise Wager or Terrible Trap. William Karlsson struck short-handed and Mark Stone cashed on the power play, both sprung by Jack Eichel. Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy answered for Minnesota, but illness sidelined Filip Gustavsson after two periods, and Marc-Andre Fleury’s record 18th postseason cameo couldn’t alter the result.
Ottawa Senators 4, Toronto Maple Leafs 0
Linus Ullmark’s 29-save shutout dragged Ottawa back from the brink, and the Senators head home down just 3-2. Tim Stützle and Brady Tkachuk each logged a goal and two assists, while Dylan Cozens and Thomas Chabot added insurance. Toronto’s latest failed close-out reminds bettors why bankroll discipline—at the heart of NHL Betting 101 – Win More Hockey Bets—matters when favorites wobble late in a series.
Edmonton Oilers 3, Los Angeles Kings 1
Mattias Janmark buried Connor McDavid’s feed at 7:22 of the third, capping a 46-shot siege and nudging Edmonton ahead 3-2. Evander Kane opened scoring and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins iced it, while Calvin Pickard stopped 21. Andrei Kuzmenko tallied for L.A., and Darcy Kuemper’s 43-save resistance highlighted the razor-thin puck-line value dissected in Mastering the Ice: Understanding and Strategizing Puck Line Wagers in Hockey Betting.
