Monday, August 31, 2020

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Lightning Close Out Bruins In 2 OT; Avalanche Top Stars To Force Game Six

Two games were contested as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued.

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

At Toronto:

Victor Hedman scored the game and series-winning goal at 14:10 of the second overtime period while Andrei Vasilevskiy saved 45 of 47 shots as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Boston Bruins 3-2 in game five of their conference quarterfinal series and ousted the B's four games to one.


WESTERN CONFERENCE:

At Edmonton, Alberta:

Andre Burakovsky scored twice as the Colorado Avalanche staved off elimination by doubling up the Dallas Stars 6-3 in game five of their conference quarterfinal series.

The Stars, who still lead three games to two, can close out the Avalanche with a game-six victory on Wednesday (5:00 PM Pacific Time, NBCSN).

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