Game 5 Fireworks
04/26/2023
By: Jeff Yoder
Oilers Take Control, Islanders Stay Alive & Stars Push Wild to the Brink
Three tight first-round series in the NHL got a little more interesting on Tuesday night. The Islanders survived a closeout Game 5 against the Hurricanes while the Stars pushed the Wild to the brink with a 4-0 shutout. Out west, the Oilers regained control against the Kings thanks to more heroics from Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl. All three series are heading to Game 6 with two more Game 5s tonight. The Bruins can become the first team through to the conference semifinals tonight at home.
1st-Round Highlights
Gm 5: Islanders def. Hurricanes (3-2) | CAR Leads (3-2)
Gm 5: Stars def. Wild (4-0) | DAL Leads (3-2)
Gm 5: Oilers def. Kings (6-3) | EDM Leads (3-2)
NHL Top Performers
N. Bjugstad (EDM): 2 Goals
T. Seguin (DAL): 1 Goal, 1 Assist
J. Robertson (DAL): 1 Goal, 1 Assist
C. McDavid (EDM): 2 Assists
Tonight’s Schedule
Gm 5: Panthers at Bruins (7:00 pm ET) | BOS Leads (3-1)
Gm 5: Kraken at Avalanche (9:30 pm ET) | Series Tied (2-2)
Additional Storylines
USA Today: 2 Players in Hurricanes-Islanders Game Hit in Face by Puck on Goals
NHL: Avalanche Defenseman Cale Makar Suspended 1 Game for Interference in Game 5
Photo: Andy Devlin / Getty Images