NHL Update

The Islanders now (5-1) all-time in ‘offs series vs the Pittsburgh Penguins (the wins in 5 different decades, the 70’s,’80’s,’90’s, (2010-2019 or is it 2020 or 2011-2020 you get it so for the next)– (2020-2029/2030) and the defending champion, Tampa Bay Lightning (in an “intra-stater” vs the Florida Panthers) both wrapped their prelimanary series in 6 games, with wins last night.

Already the Colorado Avalanche (they swept the ’19 champion, Blues), Boston Bruins (they 5’d the ’18 champion, under current Islanders’ coach Barry Trotz, Washington Capitals) and Winnipeg Jets (they swept the Edmonton Oilers, winning 3 of the 4 games in overtime) have advanced to the NHL “quarters.”

Meanwhile, last night the Minnesota Wild forced #7 at Las Vegas vs the Golden Knights Friday night, winning (3-0) at home last night.

Tonight the Carolina Hurricanes nee Hartford Whalers, will try to win their series vs the Nashville Predators, as they rode Jordan Staal’s early overtime tally in #5 into a (3-2) series lead.