NHLGame Result·April 19, 2026·30 sec
Stanley Cup Playoffs Start With Wild Blowout, Rookie Hero Game
The Stanley Cup playoffs kicked off Sunday with Minnesota crushing Dallas 6-1, while a 19-year-old Flyers rookie scored the winning goal in Philadelphia's 3-2 upset over Pittsburgh.
Words to know
Game 1The first game in a series of games between two teams; usually the winner needs to win 4 games first.
RookieA player in their first year of professional sports.
Stanley Cup playoffsThe tournament where the 16 best hockey teams compete to win the sport's biggest championship.
RivalA team or player that your team really wants to beat because of a long history of competition.
Bring it to lunch
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Did you see that Minnesota destroyed Dallas 6-1? The Stars were losing 4-0 before the game was even halfway done.
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That Flyers rookie Martone is 19 and already winning playoff games — would you want that pressure as your first job?
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Dallas keeps losing Game 1 of their playoff series. Do you think they'll panic now or come back in Game 2?