League/Pulse
Results
Monday, January 2 · final scores
Buffalo Sabres
Final
VS
1 – 3
Ottawa Senators
Chances were even (2.8 to 3.1 expected goals); the Senators won 3–1.
San Jose Sharks
Final
VS
5 – 2
Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks let a 2–0 lead get away: the Sharks came back with five unanswered goals — Vlasic's equalizer — and won 2–5.
New York Islanders
Final
VS
1 – 4
Seattle Kraken
Chances were even (2.3 to 2.1 expected goals); the Kraken won 4–1.
Pittsburgh Penguins
Final
VS
1 – 2
Boston Bruins
The Bruins earned it: 2.2 expected goals to 1.7, and a 2–1 win to show for it. DeBrusk's winner came with 2:24 left.