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Last updated: April 19, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

NHL Opening Round Upsets & Comebacks

The opening round of the NHL playoffs saw drama unfold immediately, as Juraj Slafkovsky netted his third power-play goal 1:22 into overtime, powering the Montreal Canadiens to a surprising 4-3 Game 1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. This performance by the 22-year-old 2022 No. 1 pick came as the top-seeded Avalanche secured their own narrow win against the Kings, highlighted by Logan O'Connor's crucial goal—his first in nearly a year—to cap a lengthy personal comeback effort in the 2-1 victory.