In Edmonton, exactly as in Game 4, it was an avalanche of goals that fell on the Coyotes, once again crushed. With the elimination (4-1) at the end this time. Canadian Nazem Kadri scored again, as did Nathan MacKinnon who added two assists. A show of force from Colorado where Pierre-Edouard Bellemare is evolving which sends a message to the West.
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The Bruins took advantage of two power-play periods to score their two goals, by David Krejci and Patrice Bergeron, also authors of a pass each to the other. Boston wins the series (4-1).
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The Canadian is still breathing
Still in the east, Montreal chained a second forceps success against Philadelphia (5-3) which only leads 3 to 2 in their duel. Finland’s Joel Armia scored two goals, but it was Nick Suzuki who was decisive in the final third. What if Canadians were on the road to success?
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« This group is made up of great players of character and leaders. Led 3-0, we could have let go. But no one is satisfied with that. Guys don’t want the show to end Interim coach Kirk Muller warned.
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Finally, Vancouver regained the advantage 3-2 after their victory (4-3) at the expense of defending champion, Saint Louis, with one game of elimination. American Tyler Motte scored twice on the Canucks side. French striker Antoine Roussel played 7’46 in this fifth game without taking a shoot.
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