New York Rangers Sweep Washington Capitals to Advance to NHL Conference Semifinals

The New York Rangers, number 1 in the regular season, were the first to qualify for the second round of the NHL playoffs, the conference semifinals. Sunday in Washington, they beat the Capitals again (4-2) and won their series with four victories to zero. New York made the difference in the third and final period with two goals from Artemi Panarin and Jack Roslovic (in an empty cage).

A sweep that appears to be a snub for the aging Capitals, who have slowed down their game throughout the season. Proof of this: Alexander Ovechkin’s lack of weight in the This playoff series: 0 points in 4 games. 1 assist in 4 games for TJ Oshie.

Boeser’s hat trick with Vancouver

Colorado, Vancouver and Edmonton came closest to qualifying. They all continue with three victories to one. Early afternoon, the Colorado Avalanche it was applied among the Winnipeg Jets (5-1) including a hat-trick from Valeri Nitchouchkine.

The Vancouver Canucks won against the Nashville Predators (4-3 ap), with a hat-trick from Brock Boeser. Nashville led 3-1, before Boeser called overtime with eight seconds left in the game. After only 1’02′ of extra playing time, Elias Lindholm gave the Canucks a win.

One small goal is enough for Edmonton

During this streak, Vancouver used a third goaltender in four games. starter Thatcher Demko injured his knee. His replacement Casey DeSmith played two games, before being replaced by Latvian Arturs Silovs on Sunday.

Finally, the Edmonton Oilers won against the Los Angeles Kings (1-0), on a goal from Evan Bouchard. Stuart Skinner, Oilers goalie, comes out of the game with a shutout and 33 saves.