GAME NIGHT: Caps' CONTROVERSIAL Montreal Win, Oilers Comeback STUNS Kings, Hellebuyck Pulled AGAIN!

On Sunday, April 27th, the Stanley Cup Playoffs featured four compelling matchups, with series momentum shifting in several key contests.

Scores:

• New Jersey Devils 2 - Carolina Hurricanes 5: The Hurricanes continued their dominance over the Devils, securing a decisive road victory to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Carolina's strong special teams and consistent offensive pressure proved to be the difference.
• Montreal Canadiens 2 - Washington Capitals 5: The Capitals rallied in the third period to secure a road win and push the Canadiens to the brink of elimination with a 3-1 series lead. Goaltender Charlie Lindgren continued his stellar play for Washington.
• St. Louis Blues 5 - Winnipeg Jets 1: The Blues dominated at home, scoring five unanswered goals to even their Western Conference First Round series at 2-2. Jake Neighbours had a standout performance with a goal and two assists for St. Louis.
• Los Angeles Kings 3 - Edmonton Oilers 4 (OT): In a thrilling back-and-forth affair, the Edmonton Oilers overcame a late deficit to defeat the Kings in overtime. Leon Draisaitl scored his first career playoff overtime winner, tying the series at 2-2.

Key Storylines:

• Hurricanes and Capitals on the Brink: Both Carolina and Washington are now just one win away from advancing to the second round, showcasing their strong play in the Eastern Conference.
• Blues Even the Series: St. Louis responded emphatically after losing Game 3, demonstrating their resilience and determination to compete with the higher-seeded Jets.
• Oilers Tie it Up in Dramatic Fashion: Edmonton avoided falling into a 3-1 hole with a dramatic overtime victory, fueled by a late comeback and Draisaitl's clutch goal. The series is now a best-of-three.
• Goaltending Performances: Strong goaltending continued to be a major storyline, with Charlie Lindgren for Washington and Jordan Binnington for St. Louis having particularly impactful games for their respective teams.
• Series Momentum Shifts: With two series now tied and two others heavily favoring one team, the first round of the playoffs is delivering on its promise of unpredictable and exciting hockey.

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