NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Results – Tuesday, April 22, 2025

NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Results – Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Carolina Hurricanes 5, New Jersey Devils 4 (OT)



Game 2 – Eastern Conference First Round

Carolina leads series 2-0

• The Hurricanes edged out the Devils in overtime to take a 2-0 series lead in a high-scoring, back-and-forth Game 2.
• Jesper Bratt paced New Jersey with a goal and two assists (21G, 67A, 88PTS this season).
• Sebastian Aho continued to shine for Carolina, contributing with consistent playmaking and leadership.

Washington Capitals 3, Montreal Canadiens 2 (OT)

Game 1 – Eastern Conference First Round

Washington leads series 1-0

• Alex Ovechkin scored the first overtime playoff goal of his career, lifting the Capitals to a dramatic Game 1 win.
• Ovechkin finished with 2 goals and 1 assist.
• Logan Thompson stood tall in net with 33 saves (.943 SV%).
• Nick Suzuki scored once for Montreal.

Winnipeg Jets 2, St. Louis Blues 1

Game 2 – Western Conference First Round

Jets lead series 2-0

• Mark Scheifele had a goal and an assist to lead the Jets to a 2-0 series advantage.
• Kyle Connor scored in his second straight game.
• Jets control the series as it shifts to St. Louis.

Dallas Stars 4, Colorado Avalanche 3 (OT)

Game 2 – Western Conference First Round

Series tied 1-1

• Colin Blackwell scored the overtime winner at 17:46 to even the series for Dallas.
• Thomas Harley added a goal and two points.
• Nathan MacKinnon had a goal for Colorado, who’ll look to bounce back in Game 3.

Los Angeles Kings 6, Edmonton Oilers 5

Game 1 – Western Conference First Round

Kings lead series 1-0

• Despite blowing a 4-0 lead, the Kings regrouped and got the game-winner from Phillip Danault in the final minute.
• Danault finished with 2 goals.
• Adrian Kempe added a goal and 2 assists.
• Kevin Fiala chipped in with a goal and assist in a wild series opener.

Top Performers:

• Alex Ovechkin (WSH): 2G, 1A – OT hero in Game 1
• Mark Scheifele (WPG): 1G, 1A – Leading Winnipeg’s charge
• Colin Blackwell (DAL): OT winner – Series tied 1-1
• Phillip Danault (LAK): 2 goals, including the clutch game-winner