NHL Playoffs Monday 8-24

NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS SCORES (second round)…
EASTERN CONFERENCE (in Toronto)
N.Y. Islanders 4 – Philadelphia 0… Semyon Varlamov stopped all 29 shots as the Islanders blanked the Flyers in the series opener. New York put the game away with three third-period goals. Game 2 is tomorrow.

WESTERN CONFERENCE (in Edmonton)
Dallas 5 – Colorado 2… The Stars took control with a four-goal second period and coasted past the Avalanche to take a 2-0 series lead. Nathan Mackinnon and Mikko Rantanen each had a goal and an assist. Game 3 is tomorrow.