Lightning Round: Matthew Tkachuk gives Florida 2-0 lead in the Eastern Final
Jon Cooper debuted as an analyst on TNT broadcast during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final.
In Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final, the Florida Panthers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 in overtime, for the second time in a row Matthew Tkachuk scored a game-winning goal in overtime, giving his team a victory. The Panthers have now taken a commanding 2-0 lead in the series before heading home.
TKACHUK DOES IT AGAIN‼️
— NHL (@NHL) May 21, 2023
HE SCORES HIS SECOND STRAIGHT OT WINNER FOR FLORIDA! #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/OYHt0C0v60
With another goal, Tkachuk also set a new franchise record for the most points in a single postseason.
Nothing new here... just Matthew Tkachuk (@TKACHUKycheese_) setting the @FlaPanthers franchise record for most points in a single playoff year. 🤯 #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/GNu56FG5QR
— NHL (@NHL) May 21, 2023
Sergei Bobrovsky became one of the stars of the game after making 37 saves in yesterday's game.
Sergei Bobrovsky made 19 saves in the opening frame and joined a short list of goaltenders in @FlaPanthers history. #StanleyCup #NHLStats: https://t.co/vme4Qxp0VM pic.twitter.com/XQzSvAr4o8
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) May 21, 2023
Florida Panthers 2 (OT) - 1 Carolina Hurricanes - FLA leads 2-0
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Jon Cooper joined a TNT desk for Game 2 as a guest analyst alongside with Wayne Gretzky, Anson Carter, Paul Bissonnette and Liam McHugh.
COACH COOP IS HERE ⚡️⚡️⚡️
— NHLonTNT (@NHL_On_TNT) May 20, 2023
Lightning coach Jon Cooper joins the #NHLonTNT desk for Game 2. Pregame coverage starts at 7 PM ET on TNT 📺 pic.twitter.com/qOpGWl3a9g
Jon Cooper explaining why Andrei Vasilevskiy wasn't pulled during the first round.
Lightning coach Jon Cooper breaks down why Vasilevskiy goes un-pulled in the playoffs ⬇️ @NHL_On_TNT pic.twitter.com/MwGVApLp2D
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) May 20, 2023
A Tampa Bay Lightning assistant general manager and director of hockey operation Matthieu Darche reportedly is amongst candidates to participate in the second round of interviews for a potential role of the Pittsburgh Penguins general manager.
Among those believed to have got 2nd RD interviews for Pens GM job include Eric Tulsky, Dan MacKinnon, Steve Greeley, Jason Karmanos and Matthieu Darche.
— Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) May 20, 2023
Still a fluid process.
And there’s the question of whether or not Kyle Dubas would have a change of heart if Pitt called…
According to Elliotte Friedman, the Los Angeles Kings have made Viktor Arvidsson available for a potential trade this offseason.
Friedman on 32TP says the Los Angeles Kings want to clear some cap space and he's hearing Viktor Arvidsson, that is a player that might have some availability out there.
— NHL Watcher (@NHL_Watcher) May 20, 2023
Joe Veleno stomped on Nino Niederreiter's leg during yesterday's Canada vs. Switzerland game at the Worlds. The incident was left uncalled.
During the Canada vs. Switzerland game this morning, Joe Veleno stomped on Nino Niederreiter with his skate. pic.twitter.com/k5uWGpaBnP
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) May 20, 2023
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