The Stanley Cup Playoffs are reaching a boiling point, and if you missed last night’s action, you missed a historic performance. Welcome to your daily roundup of the latest NHL News and NHL Scores, where we break down everything you need to know from the ice.
Yesterday marked the beginning of the Eastern Conference Final, and the Montreal Canadiens came out completely unbothered by the raucous crowd in Raleigh, North Carolina. Meanwhile, the league is buzzing with crucial injury updates as teams reflect on their postseason exits and look to the future. Let’s dive into the daily rundown.
NHL Scores: Montreal’s Record-Breaking Start
If the Carolina Hurricanes thought their 12-day layoff would give them an edge in Game 1, they were sorely mistaken. Despite Carolina’s Seth Jarvis opening the scoring just 33 seconds into the first period, the Canadiens answered immediately. Cole Caufield tied the game 27 seconds later, sparking a relentless offensive onslaught.
Here are your NHL scores and game notes from last night:
- Series: Montreal leads 1-0.
- Historic Pace: The Habs set a franchise record for the fastest four goals (11:32) to start a playoff road game.
- Standout Performer: Juraj Slafkovsky dominated with 2 goals and 1 assist.
- Playmaker: Nick Suzuki tallied 3 assists, extending his playoff-opening road point streak to a franchise-record nine games.
The Hurricanes looked completely shell-shocked. Goaltender Frederik Andersen was chased after giving up five goals on 21 shots, while Canadiens netminder Jakub Dobes stood tall with 25 saves. Carolina will need to shake off the rust quickly before Game 2 on Saturday.
Around The Rink: Injury Updates and Tonight’s Preview
In other NHL news today, several eliminated teams have released their end-of-season injury reports, shedding light on what some players were battling through. Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power suffered a Grade 3 ankle sprain in Game 5 of their series with the Canadiens, while star center Tage Thompson fought through lower-back issues for most of the postseason. Out West, the Anaheim Ducks announced that Troy Terry will require surgery for a chronic hip impingement, leaving his status for the start of the 2026-27 season questionable.
Tonight, the focus shifts back to the Western Conference. Gabriel Landeskog and the Colorado Avalanche are looking to bounce back on home ice at Ball Arena as they host Jack Eichel and the Vegas Golden Knights for Game 2. Vegas currently leads the series 1-0.
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