The second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs continues Friday with Game 1 of the Winnipeg Jets-Nashville Predators series.
The Jets made quick work of the Minnesota Wild in the first round in five games for their first playoff series victory in franchise history. Winnipeg made a statement to close out the series with a 5-0 victory April 20 with goaltender Connor Hellebuyck’s second straight shutout.
Nashville had to deal with a pesky, young Colorado Avalanche team in the opening round. After taking a 2-0 series lead, the Predators dropped Game 3 and held off a feverish rally in Game 4 for a 3-1 series lead. The Avs took Game 5, but Nashville dominated Game 6 with a 5-0 win to close out the series.
In five regular-season meetings, Nashville and Winnipeg combined for 42 goals with the Predators scoring 22. Nashville won three games, taking two of the three games at home.
How to watch Friday’s game:
Stanley Cup playoffs schedule
| Matchup | Series | Time | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 5: Washington at Vegas | WSH 3-1 | 7 p.m. | NBC |
SB Nation sites to follow on Twitter:
Winnipeg (@arcticicehockey) at Nashville (@OnTheForecheck)