Road teams reign supreme in Game 1s of the NHL Conference Final

The GIST: It’s been all about the road teams after two nights of Conference Final play, with both home teams stunned on their own ice. How will they respond in Game 2? Only one way to find out.

Connor McDavid lifts Edmonton Oilers to double overtime (OT) Game 1 win over Dallas Stars: After squandering their two-goal lead in regulation, McDavid saved the day, giving Edmonton a massive 3–2 OT road win in this wild wild west series.

• Dallas was definitely missing veteran forward Roope Hintz (who missed his third straight game due to injury), but he could be back in the lineup when the puck drops for Game 2 tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET.

Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (24 saves) shuts out the NY Rangers: Bobrovsky’s first shutout of the postseason couldn’t have come at a better time, as he led the Cats to an impressive 3–0 Game 1 road win over the typically high-scoring Rangers on Wednesday. Ice in his veins.

• After opening the playoffs with seven straight wins, the Presidents’ Trophy winning–Rangers have now lost three of their last four and will need to shake off whispers of the infamous curse if they plan to even the series at home in Game 2 tonight at 8 p.m. ET.