NHL Playoffs: Thrilling Series, Top Scorers

0:00On April 29th, the NHL playoffs are heating up with two quick sweeps already in the books. Carolina Hurricanes dominated Ottawa Senators, four games to nothing, while Colorado Avalanche shut down Los Angeles Kings the same way. That leaves seven series still alive. Most of them razor clothes at three to two or tied two to two. Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers refuse to go down easy on Tuesday. Bruins scratched out an overtime win over Buffalo Sabers in game five, and Oilers handled Anaheim ducks four to one to force game six in both. Matchups. Now Buffalo and Anaheim hold three to two edges, but these vets are fighting back hard. Fans are buzzing over the drama, especially with Pittsburgh Penguins clawing back from a two nothing hole against Philadelphia Flyers, now down just three to two. Injuries like Carolina's out Zander Neckyshin concussion and L.A.'s Anzacopitar were tiring after the sweep ad real stakes. Minnesota Wilds' Kereel Caprizov even broke their playoff goals record

1:02in their three to two lead over Dallas Stars. Wednesday's slate packs three games starting at seven p.m. Eastern with Montreal Canadians at Tampa Bay Lightning, tied two games a piece. Then 730, Pittsburgh at Philadelphia where Flyers could close it out. Capsid at 10 p.m. with Utah mammoth at Vegas Golden Knights, also even at two. Top scores tell the story too. Edmonton's Leon Drossadell and Minnesota's Kereel Caprizov both at nine points through five games. Keep eyes on those game six odds. These series could flip any second as we roll toward the second round. I'm Cory with the story and you've been listening to NHL News today AI powered team coverage.