NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS SCORES (second-round openers)…
EASTERN CONFERENCE (in Toronto)
Boston 3 – Tampa Bay 2… David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand both had a goal and an assist as the Bruins held off the Lightning in the series opener. Goalie Jaroslav Halak made 35 saves at goal. Game 2 is tomorrow.
WESTERN CONFERENCE (in Edmonton)
Vegas 5 – Vancouver 0… Goalie Robin Lehner stopped all 26 shots in his first career playoff shutout as the Golden Knights blanked the Canucks. Matt Stone and Alex Tuch both had a goal and an assist. Game 2 is tomorrow.