The Metro Division Final would be set as the Carolina Hurricanes would eliminate the New York Islanders in five games.
NHL News and Notes from Tuesday, April 30th, 2024
News
- The NHL announced the finalists for the Calder Memorial trophy for Rookie of the Year.
- The finalists are Connor Bedard (CHI), Brock Faber (MIN), and Luke Hughes (NJ).
Connor Bedard, Brock Faber and Luke Hughes are the three finalists for the 2023-24 Calder Memorial Trophy. https://t.co/BDtb5gty9c #NHLAwards pic.twitter.com/Spvjg5Y1Tc
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) April 30, 2024
Game Recaps
Toronto Maple Leafs v. Boston Bruins – Game 5 – 7p ET
- In Boston the Bruins would look to eliminate the Toronto Maple Leafs, and in the first period Jake McCabe would open the scoring for the Leafs, but Trent Frederic would score to tie the game at one for the B’s. Then after a scoreless second and third periods Matthew Knies would score in the opening minutes of overtime to give the Maple Leafs the 2-1 victory over the Bruins to force a Game 6.
New York Islanders v. Carolina Hurricanes – Game 5 – 730p ET
- In Carolina the Hurricanes would look to move on to the second round with a victory over the New York Islanders, and in the first period Teuvo Teravainen and Andrei Svechnikov would score to give the Canes the 2-0 lead, but Mike Reilly would score to get the Isles on the board and back within one. In the second period Evgeny Kuznetsov would score on a penalty shot for the Canes, but Brock Nelson and Casey Cizikas would score to tie the game at three for the Isles. Then in the third period Jack Drury, Stefan Niesen, and Seth Jarvis would score to give the Hurricanes the 6-3 victory over the Islanders to take the series 4-1.
Late Games
- Colorado Avalanche v. Winnipeg Jets – Game 5 -930p ET
- Nashville Predators v. Vancouver Canucks – Game 5 – 10p ET
Today’s Games
- VGK v. DAL – Game 5 – 730p ET
- LA v. EDM – Game 5 – 10p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- Panthers no longer in Lightning’s shadow after years of playing second fiddle to Florida rival (The Athletic – $)
- Capitals’ T.J. Oshie Opens Up About Back Issues That Leave Him ‘Literally On The Floor,’ Wild Prep To Keep Playing & His NHL Future (The Hockey News)
- Capitals’ Ethan Bear Returns To D.C. After Time In NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program (The Hockey News)
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