On Wednesday, April 23rd, the Stanley Cup Playoffs featured three matchups:

Scores:

• The Washington Capitals defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-1, taking a 2-0 series lead. Connor McMichael scored two goals for the Capitals.
• The Colorado Avalanche dominated the Dallas Stars 5-2, evening their series at 1-1.
• The Los Angeles Kings cruised to a 6-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers, also tying their series 1-1. Adrian Kempe and Anze Kopitar each had four points for the Kings.

Key Storylines:

• Capitals Take Control: Washington secured a commanding 2-0 series lead at home, putting the Canadiens in an early must-win situation as the series shifts to Montreal.
• Avalanche Respond with Force: After a Game 1 loss, Colorado showcased their offensive firepower, with Valeri Nichushkin scoring twice, to even their series with the Stars.
• Kings Even the Series: Los Angeles delivered a dominant performance, fueled by strong offensive nights from their key players, to answer Edmonton's Game 1 victory. The series now heads back to Los Angeles tied.
• Series Adjustments: Teams that lost Game 1 demonstrated their ability to bounce back and make necessary adjustments to secure victories and even their respective series.

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