The Carolina Hurricanes continue their winning ways in overtime and the San Jose Sharks jump out to an early series lead via blowout.
Carolina Hurricanes 1, New York Islanders 0
Carolina leads series 1-0
- The Hurricanes have won two straight games in overtime without leading for a single second. Haha…haha…please end the pain.
- Exactly 13 years ago to the day, Jordan Staal‘s brother Eric also scored an overtime goal in the playoffs for the Hurricanes.
- Petr Mrazek is the third goaltender in Canes/Whalers franchise history to record two shutouts in a single playoff year, joining Cam Ward (2006, 2009) and Kevin Weekes (2002).
San Jose Sharks 5, Colorado Avalanche 2
San Jose leads series 1-0
- Brent Burns‘ four point night moved him past Dan Boyle into first place in Sharks franchise history in playoff scoring by a defenseman.
- Joe Thornton became the 24th player in NHL history and the third active skater (Crosby, Malkin) to record at least 100 career postseason assists.
- With the Sharks, Canes and Bruins wins, each team that won a Game Seven in Round One has won Game One of Round Two. Just keep driving that stake in my heart.
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