Golden Goals

05/04/2023

By: Jeff Yoder

Game 1s: Draisaitl Scores 4 for Oilers, But Golden Knights Too Strong; Hurricanes Shut Down Devils

Another four-goal night in a losing effort? Just one day after Joe Pavelski scored four in a loss for the Stars, Leon Draisaitl lit the lamp four times for the Oilers, but the Golden Knights were too much. Vegas had an answer every time Edmonton pulled the scoreline close, including two goals in 50 seconds during a frenetic 3rd period that featured five goals. Jack Eichel rifled a full-ice empty-netter to seal the deal in the final minute. Out East, the Hurricanes handed the Devils a devastating Game 1 defeat that was never in doubt, and New Jersey has a tall task ahead to survive Carolina. Next up, Game 2s.

 

Fun Fact: The only other time there were two four-goal games on back-to-back nights in the NHL Playoffs was in 1988.

 

Conference Semifinal Highlights

Gm 1: Hurricanes def. Devils (5-1) | CAR Leads (1-0)

Gm 1: Golden Knights def. Oilers (6-4) | VGK Leads (1-0)

 

Stanley Cup Playoffs Bracket

 

Tonight’s Schedule

Gm 2: Panthers at Maple Leafs (7:00 pm ET) | FLA Leads (1-0)

Gm 2: Kraken at Stars (9:30 pm ET) | SEA Leads (1-0)

 

Additional Storylines

FOX: Hurricanes Sail to Easy Win Against Devils in Game 1 of 2nd Round

SportsNet: Golden Knights Take Down Oilers Despite Draisaitl’s Dominant Performance

 

Photo: Zak Krill / Getty Images