NHL STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS SCOREBOARD…
CAROLINA 2 – N.Y. Rangers 1 (OT)… Ian Cole found the net at 3:12 of overtime to send the Hurricanes past the Rangers in the Eastern Conference second-round playoff series opener. Sebastian Aho netted a tying goal with 2:23 left in regulation. Goalie Antti Raanta made 27 saves. The series stays in Raleigh for tomorrow’s Game 2.
CALGARY 9 – Edmonton 6… The Flames scored three goals in each period to get past the Oilers in Game 1 of the Western Conference second-round playoff series. Matthew Tkachuk found the net three times. Blake Coleman added two goals. Rasmus Andersson had a goal and two assists. The series remains in Calgary for Game 2 tomorrow.