Champs on the Brink

04/27/2023

By: Jeff Yoder

Kraken Put Avalanche in 3-2 Series Hole; Panthers Stay Alive Against Bruins With Tkachuk’s OT Winner

A pair of Game 5s in the Stanley Cup chase saw the Kraken take advantage of the series against the defending champs and the Panthers delay the Bruins for another day. Florida is hanging on by a thread as Boston takes its historic season into a Game 6 in the opening round. Matthew Tkachuk (1 goal, 1 assist) was the catalyst for the Panthers who got 44 saves from Sergei Bobrovsky. It might just be a matter of time before the Bs bounce Florida. But the Kraken? Seattle’s expansion franchise is making waves and just put the Avs on the brink of elimination.

 

1st-Round Series Highlights

Gm 5: Panthers def. Bruins (4-3, OT) | BOS Leads (3-2)

Gm 5: Kraken def. Avalanche (3-2) | SEA Leads (3-2)

 

Updated Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket

 

Tonight’s Schedule

Gm 5: Lightning at Maple Leafs (7:00 pm ET) | TOR Leads (3-1)

Gm 5: Rangers at Devils (7:30 pm ET) | Series Tied (2-2)

Gm 5: Jets at Golden Knights (10:00 pm ET) | VGK Leads (3-1)

 

Additional Storylines

NHL: Tye Kartye Scores One-Timer for 1st Career Goal in NHL Debut for Kraken

ESPN: Tkachuk’s OT Stunner Gives Panthers New Life Against Dangerous Bruins

 

Photo: Michael Martin / Getty Image