The St. Louis Blues became the first road team to win a conference finals game this postseason with a 4-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks last night. Robert Bortuzzo was the improbable hero for the Blues, and he gave his team an edge as they head back to St. Louis. That’s the top story today, but there’s more waiting below the break.
"It's one of the hardest backhands I've seen. We were all very impressed."
Roberto Bortuzzo was the unlikely Game 2 hero, and the @StLouisBlues loved every minute of it. #NHL https://t.co/Wk2eGVImKy
— Greg Wyshynski (@wyshynski) May 14, 2019
Bortuzzo had failed to score a goal in 30 previous playoff appearances prior to last night, so his wicked backhander in the second period was a stunner. Jordan Binnington was solid in net, and that was the difference for St. Louis. Vladimir Tarasenko notched an assist, but the Blues need more from him in Game 3.
Nobody can stop @Logancouture right now. 🔥🔥🔥 #PlayoffMode pic.twitter.com/SwKihRuksb
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) May 14, 2019
Even though the Sharks ended up losing, Logan Couture made a little bit of history. Couture continued his torrid scoring streak this postseason with two goals, and he now has 100 career points.
Who's In Net For Hurricanes In Game 3? Rod Brind'Amour Keeps #NHLBruins Guessing (But Bruce Cassidy Doesn't Seem To Mind): https://t.co/tUJUqmpeVe pic.twitter.com/HAZcfKrogK
— WBZ Boston Sports (@wbzsports) May 14, 2019
Petr Mrazek has not had a good first two games of Carolina’s series against Boston. Mrazek has conceded 10 goals off of 52 shots, and that has Rod Brind’Amour considering a change. He has yet to make an official decision, but many expect Curtis McElhinney to get the nod in Game 3.
BREAKING: Ryan Kesler underwent successful right hip resurfacing surgery on Thursday, May 9.
The surgery leaves open the possibility he could resume his NHL career following a lengthy recovery.https://t.co/5HQLHcZvdt
— Anaheim Ducks (@AnaheimDucks) May 13, 2019
Ryan Kesler underwent major hip surgery last week, and he has already been ruled out for the entire 2019-20 campaign. The Anaheim Ducks are hopeful that he can continue his career during the 2020-21 season.
From @tsn_wally & @DarrenDreger at the #IIHFWorlds: Brandon Montour & Dante Fabbro were forced to leave with injuries against Slovakia. Canada is optimistic Fabbro will be able to play, but Montour's tournament could be in jeopardy,,,
MORE: https://t.co/sFAngp2bZ9 #TSNHockey pic.twitter.com/MkbpOYyFWE
— TSN Hockey (@TSNHockey) May 14, 2019
Team Canada managed to outlast Team Slovakia in a 6-5 thriller last night in Kosice, but it didn’t come without a cost. A couple of Team Canada’s younger players were injured, and that could affect them in the future.
Top Stories
- Blues defenseman Bortuzzo plays unlikely hero | ESPN
- Logan Couture lights up Shark Tank with 2 goals in 2 minutes | The Mercury News
- Brind’Amour won’t reveal Game 3 starter | TSN
- Kesler unlikely to play for Ducks next season after surgery on right hip | NHL
- Stone’s late goal caps wild game as Canada beats Slovakia | Sportsnet
