The National Hockey League has narrowed the field after the round robin elimination round of almost two weeks ago. Eight teams have been eliminated in this round robin tourney: the Pittsburgh Penguins, New York Rangers, Florida Panthers, Edmonton Oilers, Nashville Predators, Minnesota Wild, Winnipeg Jets and Toronto Maple Leafs. The 24-team original postseason has been narrowed down to 16 teams and the seeding has been determined. The remaining teams are playing in spectator-less arenas in two Canadian hub cities. One is in Toronto, where the Eastern Conference games will be held, and the other is in Edmonton, where the Western Conference games will take place. Although the tournament was scheduled in Canada, to avoid Canadian quarantine laws, the homeboys have not fared well. Even the home teams, Edmonton, for instance, was playing at home, did not advance. Edmonton lost to the Chicago Black Hawks. Three of the original six Canadian teams have been eliminated from the playoffs. The bracket for the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs include: In the First Round of the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia Flyers and the Montreal Canadiens are tied 1-1. The flyers bet the Canadiens 2-1 in the first game, and the Canadiens blank the Flyers 5-0 in game two. The remaining games are: Game 3: Sunday, August 16, 8 p.m. Montreal vs. Philadelphia | NBC Game 4: Tuesday, August 18, 3 p.m.Montreal vs. Philadelphia | NBCSN *Game 5: Wednesday, August 19, TBD, Montreal at Philadelphia | TBD *Game 6: Friday, August 21, TBD, Montreal vs. Philadelphia | TBD *Game 7: Sunday, August 23, TBD, Montreal at Philadelphia | TBD In another round, the Tampa Bay Lightning lead the Columbus Blue Jackets, 2-1. Their first game went to five overtimes, with the Lightning holding out and winning 3-2. Their remaining games include: Game 4: Monday, August 17, 3 p.m., Columbus vs. Tampa Bay | NBCSN *Game 5: Wednesday, August 19, TBD, Columbus at Tampa Bay | TBD *Game 6: Friday, August 21, TBD, Columbus vs. Tampa Bay | TBD *Game 7: Saturday, August 22, TBD, Columbus at Tampa Bay | TBD The number 6 seeded New York Islanders lead the number 3 Washington Capitals, 2-0. Their remaining games are as scheduled: Game 3: Sunday, August 16, 12 p.m., New York vs. Washington | USA Game 4: Tuesday, August 18, 8 p.m., New York vs. Washington | NBCSN *Game 5: Thursday, August 20, TBD, New York at Washington | TBD *Game 6: Saturday, August 22, TBD, New York vs. Washington | TBD *Game 7: Sunday, August 23, TBD, New York at Washington | TBD The Boston Bruins currently lead the Carolina Hurricanes in their series, 2-1. In their first game, the Bruins won in double overtime, 4-3. Remaining to them are: Game 4: Monday, August 17, 8 p.m., Carolina vs. Boston | NBCSN *Game 5: Wednesday, August 19, TBD, Carolina at Boston | TBD *Game 6: Thursday, August 20, TBD, Carolina vs. Boston | TBD *Game 7: Sunday, August 23, TBD, Carolina at Boston | TBD In the Western Conference, the new kids on the block, the Vegas Golden Knights, lead the Chicago Blackhawks in their series 2-0. Their remaining games include: Game 3: Saturday, August, 15, 8 p.m., Chicago vs. Vegas | NBC Game 4: Sunday, August, 16, 6:30 p.m., Chicago vs. Vegas | NBCSN *Game 5: Tuesday, August, 18, TBD, Chicago at Vegas | TBD *Game 6: Thursday, August, 20, TBD, Chicago vs. Vegas | TBD *Game 7: Saturday, August 22, TBD, Chicago at Vegas | TBD The Colorado Avalanche lead the Arizona Coyotes, 2-1. Still to play are the following: Game 4: Monday, August 17, 5:30 p.m., Arizona vs. Colorado | NBCSN *Game 5: Wednesday, August 19, TBD, Arizona at Colorado | TBD *Game 6: Friday, August 21, TBD, Arizona vs. Colorado | TBD *Game 7: Sunday, August 23, TBD, Arizona at Colorado | TBD The Calgary Flames lead the Dallas Stars, 2-1 in their series. Remaining to them are: Game 4: Sunday, August 16, 2 p.m., Calgary vs. Dallas | NBCSN *Game 5: Tuesday, August 18, TBD, Calgary at Dallas | TBD *Game 6: Thursday, August 20, TBD, Calgary vs. Dallas | TBD *Game 7: Saturday, August 22, TBD, Calgary at Dallas | TBD Meanwhile, the Vancouver Canucks lead the St. Louis Blues, 2-0. They still have a full menu of games: Game 3: Sunday, August 16, 10:30 p.m., Vancouver vs. St. Louis | CNBC Game 4: Monday, August 17, 10:30 p.m., Vancouver vs. St. Louis | NBCSN *Game 5: Wednesday, August 19, TBD, Vancouver at St. Louis | TBD *Game 6: Friday, August 21, TBD, Vancouver vs. St. Louis | TBD *Game 7: Sunday, August 23, TBD, Vancouver at St. Louis | TBD It does seem unusual to be watching hockey in August.... but we look forward to more hockey as the Summer progresses. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "omnisport" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/omnisport/288645189.1993447.1597575059207%40mail.yahoo.com.
