π NHL PLAYOFFS UPDATE β APRIL 22, 2026
Last night delivered everything you want from playoff hockey: overtime drama, big performances, and series momentum swings.
π₯ Final Scores (April 21 games):
- Boston Bruins 4 β Buffalo Sabres 2
β Series tied 1-1 after a huge second-period surge from Boston
Tampa Bay Lightning 3 β Montreal Canadiens 2 (OT)
β Lightning even the series 1-1 with an OT winner
Colorado Avalanche 2 β Los Angeles Kings 1 (OT)
β Avs take a commanding 2-0 series lead
Utah Mammoth 3 β Vegas Golden Knights 2
β Series tied 1-1 after a late game-winner
π₯ Overtime hockey already stealing the spotlight early in Round 1.
π Tonightβs Games (April 22):
- Penguins vs Flyers (Game 3) β Flyers lead series 2-0
- Stars vs Wild (Game 3) β Series tied 1-1
- Ducks vs Oilers (Game 2) β Oilers lead series 1-0
π Key storyline: Can Pittsburgh bounce back on the road, or will Philly take full control?
π Takeaway:
Parity is everywhere. Multiple series already tied, overtime games piling up, and momentum shifting fast. This first round is shaping up to be chaosβin the best way.