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Last updated: April 22, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

NHL Playoff Action & Series Updates

The Eastern Conference saw dramatic turnarounds as the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied from a late third-period deficit Tuesday night, securing a crucial 3-2 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens, which successfully snapped their four-game home playoff losing streak and knotted the series. In contrast, the Boston Bruins built a commanding 4-1 lead in their Game 2 matchup, with veteran goaltender Jeremy Swayman turning away 34 shots to earn the victory after allowing a late collapse in Game. Meanwhile, the Western Conference quarterfinal series between Dallas and Minnesota saw the Stars avenge Monday's loss with a 4-2 victory, though they remain concerned about injured top-line center Roope Hintz, who stayed home in Texas while the team traveled to Minnesota.

The first round also featured a bizarre delay as a glass pane shattered behind the Los Angeles Kings bench during the second period after excited fans pounded the barrier following a penalty shot save by Colorado netminder Scott Wedgewood. On the offensive side, the Edmonton Oilers kicked off their series with a win, netting a 4-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks in Game, powered in part by a two-point performance from Leon Draisaitl.

League Management & Personnel Moves

Away from the ice action, new New Jersey Devils General Manager Sunny Mehta committed to a methodical approach Tuesday, emphasizing the importance of trusting the established organizational process rather than immediately detailing sweeping personnel changes aimed at building a championship roster.