The Dallas Stars have taken a 2-1 series lead over the Winnipeg Jets after securing a decisive 5-2 victory in Game 3 on Sunday. In contrast, the Florida Panthers managed a crucial 2-0 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs, evening their series at 2-2.
Playing their first home game of the series, the Stars looked very comfortable. The teams were tied 2-2 entering the third period before Dallas pulled away with three consecutive goals. The game-winning goal by Alex Petrovic involved some controversy as it appeared he might have intentionally kicked it, but the goal was upheld after a lengthy video review.
Mikko Rantanen continued to shine for Dallas, contributing a goal and two assists. His performance extended his impressive run, having accumulated 17 points in his last six games, cementing his place among the league`s top performers.
In Sunday`s second game, the Panthers` defense stifled the Maple Leafs, leading to a 2-0 win in Game 4. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky was outstanding, stopping all 22 shots he faced to earn a shutout. Bobrovsky`s strong performance marked a nice rebound after experiencing some bad luck in Game 3 against Toronto`s high-powered offense.
Carter Verhaeghe and Sam Bennett were the goal-scorers for Florida. The series now shifts back to Toronto for Game 5. A key question for Wednesday is whether the trend of the home team winning will continue for a fifth straight game, or if the Panthers can break that pattern and secure a third consecutive victory.
Looking ahead, fans can anticipate two important Game 4s on Monday. The Carolina Hurricanes have an opportunity to push the Washington Capitals to the brink of elimination, while the Edmonton Oilers can aim to do the same against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Below is the complete schedule and results for every playoff matchup:
Round 2
Toronto Maple Leafs (1) vs. Florida Panthers (3)
- Game 1: Maple Leafs 5, Panthers 4
- Game 2: Maple Leafs 4, Panthers 3
- Game 3: Panthers 5, Maple Leafs 4 (OT)
- Game 4: Panthers 2, Maple Leafs 0
- Game 5: Wednesday, May 14 | 7 p.m. | at TOR | ESPN
- *Game 6: Friday, May 16 | TBD | at FLA | TNT/truTV/Max
- *Game 7: Sunday, May 18 | TBD | at TOR | TNT/Max
Washington Capitals (1) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (2)
- Game 1: Hurricanes 2, Capitals 1 (OT)
- Game 2: Capitals 3, Hurricanes 1
- Game 3: Hurricanes 4, Capitals 0
- Game 4: Monday, May 12 | 7 p.m. | at CAR | TNT/truTV/Max
- Game 5: Thursday, May 15 | 7 p.m. | at WSH | TNT/truTV/Max
- *Game 6: Saturday, May 17 | TBD | at CAR | TBD
- *Game 7: Monday, May 19 | TBD | at WSH | ESPN
Winnipeg Jets (1) vs. Dallas Stars (2)
- Game 1: Stars 3, Jets 2
- Game 2: Jets 4, Stars 0
- Game 3: Stars 5, Jets 2
- Game 4: Tuesday, May 13 | 8 p.m. | at DAL | ESPN
- Game 5: Thursday, May 15 | 9:30 p.m. | at Jets | TNT/truTV/Max
- *Game 6: Saturday, May 17 | TBD | at DAL | TBD
- *Game 7: Monday, May 19 | TBD | at WPG | ESPN
Vegas Golden Knights (1) vs. Edmonton Oilers (3)
- Game 1: Oilers 4, Golden Knights 2
- Game 2: Oilers 5, Golden Knights 4 (OT)
- Game 3: Golden Knights 4, Oilers 3
- Game 4: Monday, May 12 | 9:30 p.m. | at EDM | TNT/truTV/Max
- Game 5: Wednesday, May 14 | 9:30 p.m. | at VGK | ESPN
- *Game 6: Friday, May 16 | TBD | at EDM | TNT/truTV/Max
- *Game 7: Sunday, May 18 | TBD | at VGK | TNT/Max
Round 1
Toronto Maple Leafs (1) vs. Ottawa Senators (WC1)
- Game 1: Maple Leafs 6, Senators 2
- Game 2: Maple Leafs 3, Senators 2 (OT)
- Game 3: Maple Leafs 3, Senators 2 (OT)
- Game 4: Senators 4, Maple Leafs 3 (OT)
- Game 5: Senators 4, Maple Leafs 0
- Game 6: Maple Leafs 4, Senators 2
Tampa Bay Lightning (2) vs. Florida Panthers (3)
- Game 1: Panthers 6, Lightning 2
- Game 2: Panthers 2, Lightning 0
- Game 3: Lightning 5, Panthers 1
- Game 4: Panthers 4, Lightning 2
- Game 5: Panthers 6, Lightning 3
Washington Capitals (1) vs. Montreal Canadiens (WC2)
- Game 1: Capitals 3, Canadiens 2 (OT)
- Game 2: Capitals 3, Canadiens 1
- Game 3: Canadiens 6, Capitals 3
- Game 4: Capitals 5, Canadiens 2
- Game 5: Capitals 4, Canadiens 1
Carolina Hurricanes (2) vs. New Jersey Devils (3)
- Game 1: Hurricanes 4, Devils 1
- Game 2: Hurricanes 3, Devils 1
- Game 3: Devils 3, Hurricanes 2 (2OT)
- Game 4: Hurricanes 5, Devils 2
- Game 5: Hurricanes 5, Devils 4 (2OT)
Winnipeg Jets (1) vs. St. Louis Blues (WC2)
- Game 1: Jets 5, Blues 3
- Game 2: Jets 2, Blues 1
- Game 3: Blues 7, Jets 2
- Game 4: Blues 5, Jets 1
- Game 5: Jets 5, Blues 3
- Game 6: Blues 5, Jets 2
- Game 7: Jets 4, Blues 3 (2OT)
Dallas Stars (2) vs. Colorado Avalanche (3)
- Game 1: Avalanche 5, Stars 1
- Game 2: Stars 4, Avalanche 3 (OT)
- Game 3: Stars 2, Avalanche 1 (OT)
- Game 4: Avalanche 4, Stars 0
- Game 5: Stars 6, Avalanche 2
- Game 6: Avalanche 7, Stars 4
- Game 7: Stars 4, Avalanche 2
Vegas Golden Knights (1) vs. Minnesota Wild (WC1)
- Game 1: Golden Knights 4, Wild 2
- Game 2: Wild 5, Golden Knights 2
- Game 3: Wild 5, Golden Knights 2
- Game 4: Golden Knights 4, Wild 3 (OT)
- Game 5: Golden Knights 3, Wild 2 (OT)
- Game 6: Golden Knights 3, Wild 2
Los Angeles Kings (2) vs. Edmonton Oilers (3)
- Game 1: Kings 6, Oilers 5
- Game 2: Kings 6, Oilers 2
- Game 3: Oilers 7, Kings 4
- Game 4: Oilers 4, Kings 3 (OT)
- Game 5: Oilers 3, Kings 1
- Game 6: Oilers 6, Kings 4
Torin Vale 
Elton Marrow