NHL Review May 13, 2021 Plus Stanley Cup Playoff Scenarios
DUO HAS MULTIPLE POINTS AGAIN AS OILERS WIN FINAL ROAD GAME OF 2020-21
Connor McDavid (0-2—2) and Leon Draisaitl (1-1—2) each had multi-point games as the Oilers extended their road winning streak to seven contests, which will stand as the longest in the NHL this season. McDavid (33-71—104 in 55 GP), who eclipsed the 70-assist mark, and Draisaitl (31-52—83 in 55 GP) have recorded multiple points in each of Edmonton’s last seven games dating to May 1 (McDavid: 5-15—20; Draisaitl: 7-9—16).
PRESIDENTS’ TROPHY WINNER, PLAYOFF BRACKET TO BE DECIDED TONIGHT
The Avalanche (38-13-4, 80 points) will clinch their third Presidents’ Trophy and the No. 1 seed in their division for the 12th time in franchise history if they defeat the Kings in any fashion tonight at Ball Arena. A Colorado win would also finalize the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs bracket, confirming First Round showdowns between the Avalanche and Blues as well as the Golden Knights and Wild.
VEGAS TANDEM OF FLEURY, LEHNER WIN WILLIAM M. JENNINGS TROPHY
Marc-Andre Fleury, who turned aside all 19 shots he faced on Wednesday, and teammate Robin Lehner combined to win the William M. Jennings Trophy as the goaltenders who played for the team allowing the fewest goals this season.
Fleury, who earned his 67th career shutout to surpass Patrick Roy (66) and tie Roy Worters for 14th place on the NHL’s all-time list, became the first goaltender in League history to claim his first individual NHL Award in his 17th season or later.
Lehner, who won the award with the Islanders in 2018-19, became the seventh goaltender to claim the honor with multiple clubs (also Ed Belfour, Manny Fernandez, Jaroslav Halak, Dominik Hasek, Roy & Roman Turek).
2021 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND SCHEDULE SCENARIOS
The National Hockey League has announced the schedule scenarios, starting times and national broadcast information for the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round based on the outcome of tonight’s Los Angeles Kings-Colorado Avalanche game. The 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round will begin Saturday, May 15 with Game 1 between the Boston Bruins and Washington Capitals at 7:15 p.m. ET (NBC, SN, CBC, TVAS). All times listed are ET and subject to change.
MassMutual East Division
Date Time (ET) #1 Pittsburgh vs. #4 NY Islanders Networks
Sunday, May 16 12 p.m. NY Islanders at Pittsburgh NBC, SN, TVA Sports
Tuesday, May 18 7:30 p.m. NY Islanders at Pittsburgh NBCSN, SN, CBC, TVA Sports
Thursday, May 20 7 p.m. Pittsburgh at NY Islanders NBCSN, SN360, TVA Sports
Saturday, May 22 3 p.m. Pittsburgh at NY Islanders NBC, SN, TVA Sports
*Monday, May 24 TBD NY Islanders at Pittsburgh TBD
*Wednesday, May 26 TBD Pittsburgh at NY Islanders TBD
*Friday, May 28 TBD NY Islanders at Pittsburgh TBD
Date Time (ET) #2 Washington vs. #3 Boston Networks
Saturday, May 15 7:15 p.m. Boston at Washington NBC, SN, CBC, TVA Sports
Monday, May 17 7:30 p.m. Boston at Washington NBCSN, SN, CBC, TVA Sports
Wednesday, May 19 6:30 p.m. Washington at Boston NBCSN, SNE, SNO, SNP, SN360, TVA Sports
Friday, May 21 6:30 p.m. Washington at Boston NBCSN, SNE, SNO, SNP, SN360, TVA Sports
*Sunday, May 23 TBD Boston at Washington TBD
*Tuesday, May 25 TBD Washington at Boston TBD
*Thursday, May 27 TBD Boston at Washington TBD
Discover Central Division
Date Time (ET) #1 Carolina vs. #4 Nashville Networks
Monday, May 17 8 p.m. Nashville at Carolina CNBC, SNE, TVA Sports
Wednesday, May 19 8 p.m. Nashville at Carolina CNBC, FX-CA, TVA Sports
Friday, May 21 7 p.m. Carolina at Nashville USA, FXX-CA, TVA Sports
Sunday, May 23 TBD Carolina at Nashville TBD
*Tuesday, May 25 TBD Nashville at Carolina TBD
*Thursday, May 27 TBD Carolina at Nashville TBD
*Saturday, May 29 TBD Nashville at Carolina TBD
Date Time (ET) #2 Florida vs. #3 Tampa Bay Networks
Sunday, May 16 7:30 p.m. Tampa Bay at Florida NBCSN, SN, TVA Sports
Tuesday, May 18 8 p.m. Tampa Bay at Florida CNBC, SNE, TVA Sports
Thursday, May 20 6:30 p.m. Florida at Tampa Bay USA, FX-CA, TVA Sports
Saturday, May 22 12:30 p.m. Florida at Tampa Bay CNBC, SN, TVA Sports
*Monday, May 24 TBD Tampa Bay at Florida TBD
*Wednesday, May 26 TBD Florida at Tampa Bay TBD
*Friday, May 28 TBD Tampa Bay at Florida TBD
Honda West Division
Date Time (ET) #1 Colorado/Vegas vs. #4 St. Louis Networks
Monday, May 17 10 p.m. St. Louis at Colorado/Vegas NBCSN, SN1, TVA Sports
Wednesday, May 19 10:30 p.m. St. Louis at Colorado/Vegas CNBC, SN360, TVA Sports
Friday, May 21 9:30 p.m. Colorado/Vegas at St. Louis USA, SN360, TVA Sports
Sunday, May 23 TBD Colorado/Vegas at St. Louis TBD
*Tuesday, May 25 TBD St. Louis at Colorado/Vegas TBD
*Thursday, May 27 TBD Colorado/Vegas at St. Louis TBD
*Saturday, May 29 TBD St. Louis at Colorado/Vegas TBD
Date Time (ET) #2 Colorado/Vegas vs. #3 Minnesota Networks
Sunday, May 16 3 p.m. Minnesota at Colorado/Vegas NBC, SN, TVA Sports
Tuesday, May 18 10 p.m. Minnesota at Colorado/Vegas NBCSN, SN360, TVA Sports
Thursday, May 20 9:30 p.m. Colorado/Vegas at Minnesota NBCSN, SN360, TVA Sports
Saturday, May 22 8 p.m. Colorado/Vegas at Minnesota NBC, SN360, TVA Sports
*Monday, May 24 TBD Minnesota at Colorado/Vegas TBD
*Wednesday, May 26 TBD Colorado/Vegas at Minnesota TBD
*Friday, May 28 TBD Minnesota at Colorado/Vegas TBD
Scotia North Division
Date Time (ET) #1 Toronto vs. #4 Montreal Networks
Thursday, May 20 7:30 p.m. Montreal at Toronto SN, CBC, TVA Sports, NHL Network
Saturday, May 22 7 p.m. Montreal at Toronto SN, CBC, TVA Sports, CNBC
Monday, May 24 TBD Toronto at Montreal TBD
Tuesday, May 25 TBD Toronto at Montreal TBD
*Thursday, May 27 TBD Montreal at Toronto TBD
*Saturday, May 29 TBD Toronto at Montreal TBD
*Monday, May 31 TBD Montreal at Toronto TBD
Date Time (ET) #2 Edmonton vs. #3 Winnipeg Networks
Wednesday, May 19 9 p.m. Winnipeg at Edmonton SN, CBC, TVA Sports, NBCSN
Friday, May 21 9 p.m. Winnipeg at Edmonton SN, CBC, TVA Sports, NBCSN
Sunday, May 23 TBD Edmonton at Winnipeg TBD
Monday, May 24 TBD Edmonton at Winnipeg TBD
*Wednesday, May 26 TBD Winnipeg at Edmonton TBD
*Friday, May 28 TBD Edmonton at Winnipeg TBD
*Sunday, May 30 TBD Winnipeg at Edmonton TBD
- if necessary
TBD – To Be Determined