The Oilers, winners of their series against the Flames (4-1), qualified for the Western Conference final of the NHL play-offs on Thursday, Carolina taking an option for the Eastern Conference against New York (3- 2). Edmonton won in Calgary (5-4) after extra time, after being led 2-0, then 4-3. Connor McDavid scored the liberating goal in the “overtime”.
This is the first time since 2006 that Edmonton has returned to this stage of the competition. Team Canada will face either the Colorado Avalanche or the St. Louis Blues. The Hurricanes have taken a step towards a confrontation with the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay. But they will have to win Saturday at Rangers or again at home on Monday, in the event of a decisive seventh match.
Eastern ConferenceCarolina Hurricanes – New York Rangers 3 – 1Carolina leads 3-2
Already playedCarolina – New York 2 – 1 (after overtime)Carolina – New York 2 – 0New York – Carolina 3 – 1New York – Carolina 4 – 1
To comeSaturday May 28: match N.6 New York – CarolinaMonday May 30: match N.7 (possible), Carolina – New York
Western ConferenceCalgary Flames – Edmonton Oilers 4 – 5 (after overtime)Edmonton qualified 4-1
Déjà jouéCalgary Flames – Edmonton Oilers 9 – 6Calgary Flames – Edmonton Oilers 3 – 5Edmonton Oilers – Calgary Flames 4 – 1Edmonton Oilers – Calgary Flames 5 – 3
UpcomingSaturday May 28: match N.6 Edmonton – CalgaryMonday May 30: match N.7 (possible) Calgary – Edmonton
NB: each series is played best of seven matches, the first team to achieve four wins advances to the next round
