Are we going to see the comeback? It’s starting to feel that way after two wins for Carolina as the series heads back to the Triangle. The Hurricanes knew they were never out of this series, and as it’s continued, the momentum has gradually swung in their direction.
The Panthers fell behind 3-1 against the Bruins last season, then won three straight to finish off Boston and leave the Bruins’ stellar season in ashes.
Can Boston turn the tables this time? History says don’t count on it.
These teams have almost no daylight between them. Out of their past nine meetings, eight of them have been decided by exactly one goal.
The remainder of this series will come down to who makes fewer mistakes. So far, that’s been Dallas. If that doesn’t change, the Golden Knights won’t be defending their title for much longer.
The remainder of this series will come down to who makes fewer mistakes. So far, that’s been Dallas. If that doesn’t change, the Golden Knights won’t be defending their title for much longer.
Boston had a chance to slam the door on Florida last year in Game 5 at home, and it didn’t get the job done. The Panthers took control in Game 6 in Sunrise and finished the job in Game 7, completing the 3-1 comeback. Now the Bruins have to go back to Toronto and try to avoid another Game 7.
Both sides have two power play goals in the series, and both have won by either scoring twice or four times in their victories. As long as the Predators can handle the pressure, this has the feel of a seven-game series.
The Kings simply don’t have the talent that the Oilers do up top, which is why they’ve been a step behind throughout this series. And Edmonton knows that if it wins here, it can get in some much-needed rest before a likely meeting with Vancouver in the next round.
The Stars came up big twice, but the Golden Knights aren’t out of this by a longshot. The Stanley Cup champions know what it takes to succeed at this level, and they’ve mostly played like it. Dallas stepped up nicely when it needed it, but can the Stars keep this going back in front of their fans?