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Last updated: April 22, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Stanley Cup Playoff Action & Injury Updates

The Eastern Conference quarterfinals saw the Tampa Bay Lightning rally from a late third-period deficit to secure a crucial 3-2 overtime victory against the Montreal Canadiens, successfully snapping a four-game home playoff losing streak and knotting their series at 1-1. Elsewhere in the East, the Boston Bruins executed with precision in Game, netting four goals through the first 41 minutes while netminder Jeremy Swayman turned away 34 shots to earn the win after squandering a two-goal advantage in the series opener. Meanwhile, the Western Conference drama involved an unusual incident when Kings interim coach D.J. Smith was struck by shattered glass after a pane broke behind the Los Angeles bench during their Game 2 contest versus Colorado. The Dallas Stars remain cautious about their lineup as they head to Minnesota, confirmed to be without top-line center Roope Hintz, who stayed behind in Texas while the series stands tied 1-1 following Monday’s result.

Front Office & Management Shifts

In New Jersey, newly appointed General Manager Sunny Mehta vowed to focus on adhering to the established process when developing the Devils into a championship contender, declining to divulge specific personnel strategies during his introductory press conference on Tuesday. Mehta emphasized commitment to methodical team-building, suggesting that immediate, sweeping changes are not forthcoming for the franchise.