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NHL Update

Round 2 is underway

The first round just finished, and several series have already started in Round 2.

Current Round 2 matchups

  • Carolina Hurricanes vs Philadelphia Flyers
    • Hurricanes lead 2–0
    • Game 1: 3–0, Game 2: 3–2 (OT)

Colorado Avalanche vs Minnesota Wild

  • Avalanche lead 1–0
  • Game 1: 9–6 shootout-style game

Vegas Golden Knights vs Anaheim Ducks

  • Golden Knights lead 1–0
  • Game 1: 3–1

Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens

  • Series starting now (Game 1 scheduled May 6)

Key Round 1 results

  • Buffalo Sabres beat Boston Bruins (first series win in 19 years)

Philadelphia Flyers eliminated Pittsburgh Penguins in OT Game 6

Montreal Canadiens beat Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7

  • Vegas Golden Knights eliminated Utah in 6 games
  • Anaheim Ducks knocked out Edmonton Oilers
  • Carolina Hurricanes swept Ottawa Senators

 Quick takeaway

  • Hurricanes look dominant (undefeated so far)
  • Sabres are a big surprise team
  • West is wide open with high-scoring games
  • Several series already showing offense-heavy trends