Despite an even series, Jersey cut the session short with the Rangers. A 4–0 victory means that the fourth match pair is crowned. Carolina meets Jersey already tonight.
It was a crucial game that was on the schedule before the last game of the first round. Namely, the score in games was 3-3 between New Jersey and the New York Rangers and anything could happen.
After the first period the score was 0–0, but in the second period Jersey pulled away. Michael McLeod and Tomas Tatar each scored a goal at the end of the second period. In the third period, Finn Erik Haula entered the score sheet and teammate Jesper Bratt punctuated the match with the 4–0 goal in an empty cage.
Carolina is waiting
The match between Jersey and Rangers was the last of the first round. Even before the game, it was clear that the winners will face Carolina.
The second round of the playoffs starts already on the night of Wednesday when all eight teams are on fire.
NHL Result:
New Jersey – New York Rangers 4–0
Erik Haula NJD 1+0, +1, 19.49
Kaapo Second Division NYR 0+0, -1, 13.05
Niko Mikkola NYR 0+0, -1, 14.21
New Jersey won the series 4–3 in games.
Second Round of Playoffs:
East:
Toronto–Florida
Carolina–New Jersey
West:
Vegas–Edmonton
Dallas-Seattle
