The Montreal Canadiens have put the hockey world on notice with their dominant 6-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final on Thursday. This win marks the first loss for the Hurricanes in the playoffs and gives the Canadiens a 1-0 series lead.
Both lower seeds in the conference finals, the Canadiens and the Vegas Golden Knights, have started strong in their respective series. On Friday, May 22, the Golden Knights will look to build on their 1-0 series advantage over the Colorado Avalanche with Game 2 set for 8 p.m. Eastern time.
Series Updates and Game 2 Schedule
Eastern Conference Final
Montreal leads 1-0
Game 1: Montreal 6, Carolina 2
Game 2 odds on BetMGM: Montreal (2.70/+170), Carolina (1.48/-210)
Western Conference Final
Vegas leads 1-0
Game 1: Vegas 4, Colorado 2
Game 2 odds on BetMGM: Vegas (2.70/+170), Colorado (1.48/-210)
Top Scorers in the Playoffs
1. Mitch Marner, Vegas Golden Knights: 19 points, 13 games
T-2. Jack Eichel, Vegas Golden Knights: 16 points, 13 games
T-2. Nick Suzuki, Montreal Canadiens: 16 points, 13 games
T-4. Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild: 15 points, 11 games
T-4. Quinn Hughes, Minnesota Wild: 15 points, 11 games
T-4. Tage Thompson, Buffalo Sabres: 15 points, 13 games
With the series in full swing, fans eagerly await the next matchup between these teams.
can't believe the Canes lost their first playoff game, but the Habs sure showed up. Vegas and Colorado will be a tough matchup. anyone got a prediction on who'll take the Cup this year?