The Edmonton Oilers also have thanks to a brace from Leon Draisaitl in the NHL-Made a strong comeback in the playoffs against the Kings and equalized in their first-round streak.
The Oilers went 5-4 (0-3, 3-0, 1-1) after overtime on Sunday evening (April 23, 2023 / local time). Los Angeles Kings through and equalized the best-of-seven series to 2:2.
After losing their first home game in the North American Hockey League playoffs, the Oilers have now regained home field advantage.
Draisaitl was also a guarantee of success: The 27-year-old attacker scored twice after a weaker third game, and Draisaitl equalized the game in the second period to 3:3 with a brace. In addition, the native of Cologne previously prepared the 1:3 goal. Zach Hyman scored the winning goal for the Oilers in the eleventh minute of overtime. The series is now moving back to Edmonton, where the fifth game is scheduled for Tuesday.
Boston Bruins still sovereign
The Boston Bruins, who had a record of wins and points in the main round, are one win away from advancing to the next round. With 6: 2 (1: 0, 1: 1, 4: 1) the Bruins sat down at the Florida Panthers through. The visitors scored the last three goals, two of them by Taylor Hall, while the Canadian striker also provided two more assists.
Also the Carolina Hurricanes need after a 5: 2 (1: 0, 2: 0, 2: 2) success at the New York Islanders just one more win to get through. The Dallas Stars sat down with 3: 2 (0: 0, 1: 0, 2: 2) at the Minnesota Wild through and equalized the series to 2:2.