The NHL playoffs are heating up, and Monday night delivered plenty of action for hockey fans. The St. Louis Blues fell short in a crucial matchup against the Winnipeg Jets, losing 2-1. Mark Scheifele led the Jets with a goal and an assist, helping Winnipeg take a 2-0 series lead and leaving the Blues with a tough road ahead.
Meanwhile, the Washington Capitals grabbed the spotlight with a dramatic overtime win over the Montreal Canadiens. Alex Ovechkin scored the game-winner, giving the Capitals a 1-0 series edge and electrifying the home crowd. Logan Thompson stood tall in goal for Washington, stopping shots in the victory.
Tonight’s NHL schedule features four key playoff games. The New Jersey Devils face the Carolina Hurricanes at:0 PM ET, with Carolina holding a 1-0 series advantage. The Ottawa Senators look to even their series against the Toronto Maple Leafs at:3 PM ET. The Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning open their series at:3 PM ET, while the Minnesota Wild visit the Vegas Golden Knights at:0 PM ET.
With every game, the stakes get higher. Will the Blues bounce back? Can the Capitals keep their momentum? Stay tuned as the chase for the Stanley Cup continues.
