Jack’s Daily: Dickinson’s Clutch Goals, Flyers & Canes Take Commanding Leads

In OHL news, the schedule has now been released for both the Eastern Conference and Western Conference Championship. Jack Pridham and the Kitchener Rangers host AJ Spellacy and the Windsor Spitfires in Game 1 on Friday night.

In the Eastern Conference, Marek Vanacker, Parker Holmes, and the Brantford Bulldogs host the Barrie Colts in Game 1 on Wednesday night. The Bulldogs are 8-0 so far in the OHL postseason.

On this date in 2015, Brent Seabrook scored the game-winning goal in triple overtime to help the Blackhawks take a 3-1 series lead over the Nashville Predators. Seemingly every goal that Seabs ever scored in the Stanley Cup Playoffs was a big one.

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Philly Hockey Now: Dan Vladar delivered a 27-save shutout to steer the Philadelphia Flyers to a 3-0 win in Game 2 and a 2-0 series lead over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Rookie Porter Martone also found the back of the net for a second consecutive game. The series now shifts back to Philadelphia, where a raucous crowd awaits.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: From the other end of the outcome, frustrating missed chances and a lack of hitting the net cost the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 2. The Pens find themselves in a 2-0 hole and have two games ahead in enemy territory.

Carolina Hockey Now: The Carolina Hurricanes fought through some late adversity, with a potential game-winning goal getting overturned for offsides, to take a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Ottawa Senators. Jordan Martinook netted the winning tally in double overtime after being stopped on a penalty shot in the period prior.

NHL.com: Since 2022, the Dallas Stars are now 7-2 in Game 2 after losing the opening game of the series, as Wyatt Johnston scored twice en route to a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild. Matt Duchene and Jason Robertson also scored for the Stars, while Jake Oettinger made 28 saves.

Sportsnet: The Edmonton Oilers rallied from a late deficit to defeat the Anaheim Ducks 4-3 in Game 1 of their first-round series on Monday. Former Blackhawks forward Jason Dickinson scored twice in his postseason debut with Edmonton, including the game-tying goal with under 10 minutes remaining in the third period. Kasperi Kapanen also scored twice, with the game-winner coming with less than two minutes to go.

ProHockeyRumors.com: According to Elliotte Friedman on the latest edition of 32 Thoughts, the Toronto Maple Leafs have spoken to Dallas Stars’ assistant GM Scott White to fill their open GM position. Islanders AGM Ryan Bowness has also chatted with Toronto about the job opening.

NHLtraderumors.me: Frank Seravalli also reported on Monday that the Nashville Predators are interested in White to replace Barry Trotz for their vacant GM spot. Former New Jersey Devils GM Tom Fitzgerald is also expected to be interviewed by the Preds.

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