Capitals, Jets, Stars, Kings Win NHL Playoff Games

Monday's NHL playoff action saw the Washington Capitals claim a 3-2 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens thanks to Alex Ovechkin's first career playoff overtime goal, giving them a 1-0 series lead. The Winnipeg Jets secured a 2-0 series advantage over the St. Louis Blues, with Kyle Connor netting his second consecutive game-winner. The Dallas Stars evened their series with the Colorado Avalanche at 1-1 after Colin Blackwell scored in overtime, reflecting his resilience after being a frequent healthy scratch. In a dramatic finish, the Los Angeles Kings edged the Edmonton Oilers 6-5, with Phillip Danault scoring the decisive goal in the final minute after the Oilers erased a four-goal deficit. These games highlighted standout individual performances and thrilling comebacks as the NHL playoffs continued to deliver high-stakes excitement.