COLORADO 6 – St. Louis 3… Nathan MacKinnon scored three goals and assisted on another as the Avalanche doubled up on the Blues to take a 2-0 lead in the West Division first-round playoff series. Joonas Donskoi added two goals and an assist. The series shifts to St. Louis for Game 3 tomorrow.
BOSTON 3 – Washington 2 (2OT)… Craig Smith scored 5:48 into the second overtime to lift the Bruins over the Capitals and give Boston a 2-1 lead in the East Division first-round playoff series. Brad Marchand’s power-play goal tied the game midway through the third period. Game 4 is tomorrow in Boston.
CAROLINA 3 – Nashville 0… Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic stopped all 32 shots as the Hurricanes blanked the Predators to take a 2-0 lead in the Central Division first-round playoff series. Sebastian Aho found the net twice. Game 3 is tomorrow in Raleigh.
Winnipeg 4 – EDMONTON 1… The Jets scored three unanswered goals in the third period to put away the Oilers in the opener of the North Division first-round playoff series. Dominic Toninato netted the go-ahead goal. Connor Helleybuyck made 32 saves at goal. Game 2 is tomorrow in Edmonton.