Stanley Cup Playoffs: Bruins Level Series With Caps With OT Victory; Hurricanes, Avalanche Take Series Openers

 The Stanley Cup Playoffs are set to continue on Monday with three games.

CENTRAL DIVISION:

At Raleigh, North Carolina:

Jordan Staal scored twice as the Carolina Hurricanes downed the visiting Nashville Predators 5-2 in their series opener.

EAST DIVISION:

At Washington:

Brad Marchand's goal 39 seconds into overtime enabled the Boston Bruins to square their divisional semifinal series with the Washington Capitals at one game apiece after their 4-3 game-two victory on the road.

WEST DIVISION:

At Denver:

Nathan MacKinnon scored twice as the Colorado Rapids downed the visiting St. Louis Blues 4-1 in the opening game of their divisional semifinal series.