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Vegas rode John Tortorella’s adjustments to a 5-4 win in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, flipping momentum after a Hurricanes late third-period equalizer by Shayne Gostisbehere was erased by Tomáš Hertl’s late goal; Nikolaj Ehlers provided early offense for Carolina but the Hurricanes’ top line was held in check, and Vegas’s structured play and late-pressure defense kept them in control as the series opens.
The Canadiens travel to Raleigh for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final against the Hurricanes, aiming to quiet Carolina’s dangerous second line (Blake–Hall–Stankoven) and withstand an early, loud push from a rested, undefeated team. Montreal carries confidence from a 3-0 regular-season edge over Carolina and will lean on playoff scoring leader Alex Newhook, while Frederik Andersen’s stellar postseason form anchors the Hurricanes. With no morning skate scheduled, lineup details will be announced closer to puck drop.
Sports Illustrated’s four Game 1 overreactions tackle the second-round openers: the Knicks routed the 76ers 137–98 (but the series isn’t decided), the Spurs showed their inexperience against Minnesota, Donovan Mitchell struggled again in Cleveland’s loss to Detroit, and Oklahoma City’s 108–90 win over the Lakers highlighted the Thunder’s depth and the Lakers’ issues, with a note on Dončić’s potential return as a wild card for L.A.
The Lakers’ offense stalled in a 108-90 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 1 as they shot 41.7% from the field and committed 17 turnovers leading to 20 Thunder points. LeBron James led LA with 27 points, but OKC answered each Lakers run and pulled away late, with Chet Holmgren contributing early and Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander providing steady offense. Game 2 is set for Thursday.
Game 1 of the Western Conference Second Round features the Minnesota Wild visiting the Colorado Avalanche in a high-stakes matchup. The focus centers on the Makar-Hughes defensive duel, the Wild playing without key players Brodin and Eriksson Ek and needing others to lift their game, and Nick Blankenburg taking on a bigger role for Colorado as he adapts to increased physicality. Regular-season results and the teams’ history add context as the series gets underway at Ball Arena around 9 p.m. ET on multiple networks.
Game 1 of the Hurricanes–Senators Eastern Conference First Round is set for Saturday, April 18 at 3 p.m. at Lenovo Center in Raleigh. Parking opens at noon, doors at 1:30 p.m., warmups at 2:30 p.m., and fans should be seated by 2:45 for the pre-game show. Tickets remain available. Highlights include NC State coach Justin Gainey as the pre-game siren, a $58,408 Canes Cash 50/50 raffle, and Hurricanes Foundation promotions—limited-edition playoff posters ($45; 500 total) and mystery pucks ahead of Game 2, plus warm-up pucks and commemorative cups/koozies at kiosks.
The Guardians lost game one to the Tigers 2-1 after taking risky plays that backfired, including errors by Noel and Rodriguez. Despite strong pitching and defense, missed opportunities and questionable lineup decisions, such as not playing Chase DeLauter, contributed to the loss. The team needs to regroup quickly and play their best hitters to stay competitive.
The Indiana Fever won Game 1 of their WNBA semifinal series against the Las Vegas Aces with an 89-73 victory, led by Kelsey Mitchell's 34 points, taking an early series advantage. The game featured strong performances from both teams, with the Fever establishing a significant lead in the third quarter and the Aces attempting a comeback, hindered by A'ja Wilson's shooting struggles. The series continues with Game 2 scheduled in Las Vegas.