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Playoffs: NHL openers, and Bridgeport preps for Hershey
TL;DR
The NHL playoffs have started, with the Ducks-Oilers series set to begin tonight. Bridgeport is preparing for their final playoff series, starting Tuesday.
Key points
- NHL playoffs have started
- Ducks-Oilers series begins tonight
- Bridgeport's final playoff series starts Tuesday
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Cal and friends will skate for Bridgeport. | NHLI via Getty Images
The playoffs kicked off with some good ones over the weekend. The only series yet to begin is Ducks-Oilers, which is the late game among four tonight.
No playoff news for the big Islanders, of course, but Bridgeport begins their final playoff on Tuesday.
Islanders News
- Hereâs a roundup of several breakup day interviews and quotes, with video. [Isles]
- âŠand a special one just dedicated to Matthew Schaeferâs reflections. [Isles]
- The Bridgeport Islanders wrapped up their regular season with a win over Hershey, who is also their first-round (best-of-three) playoff opponent. (Danill Prokhorov made his debut and returned after a tough shot block.) [B-Isles | AHL recap/highlights | GameCenter]
The lottery will be held May 5. What are the oddsâŠ
Elsewhere
- MTL 4, TBL 3: Juraj Slafkovsky completed a hat trick with the overtime winner. [TSN]
- COL 2, LAK 1: The Avalanche squeaked by the Kings in Game 1. []
Q&A
When do the Ducks and Oilers start their playoff series?
The Ducks-Oilers playoff series is scheduled to begin tonight.
What is the significance of Bridgeport's upcoming playoff series?
Bridgeport is set to begin their final playoff series on Tuesday, marking an important moment for the team.
Which NHL teams are currently in the playoffs?
The NHL playoffs currently feature several teams, with the only series yet to start being between the Ducks and Oilers.
