Hat-Trick Hero: Kane Sparks Oilers

05/23/2022

By: Jeff Yoder

Evander Kane Scores Hat Trick in 6-Minute Span to Highlight Weekend of Stanley Cup Playoffs

Round 2 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is shaking out, and we’re getting a clearer picture of the potential conference final matchups. Among the weekend highlights were a six-minute scoring spree by Evander Kane to lift the Oilers in Game 3 (4-1) and another Lightning win to push the Panthers to the brink. The Avalanche and Hurricanes also hold 2-1 series leads heading into the week. Here’s the rundown:

 

Stanley Cup Playoffs

Gm 3: Lightning def. Panthers (5-1) | TBL Leads (3-0)

Gm 3: Rangers def. Hurricanes (3-1) | CAR Leads (2-1)

Gm 3: Oilers def. Flames (4-1) | EDM Leads (2-1)

Gm 3: Avalanche def. Blues (5-2) | COL Leads (2-1)

 

Tonight’s Schedule

Gm 4: Panthers at Lightning (7:00 pm ET)

Gm 4: Avalanche at Blues (9:30 pm ET)

 

Additional Storylines

NHL: Blues Turn to Ville Husso in Net After Jordan Binnington Injury in Game 3

ESPN: On Verge of Being Swept, 1-Seed Panthers Try to ‘Find Some Energy and Passion’

 

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