STOCKHOLM, (OTHL) --- Florida came out flying in game one, beating Washington 3-1, after winning the first period 2-1 and out shooting the home team 12-6. Mogilny (2) and Armstron (2) scored the two Florida goals, while Filip Kuba (1) added the lone Washington goal. THen in the thrid period, Mike Modano (4) added an insurance goal as the Panthers grabbed game one.
The Devils are known for there defense, and for the strong goaltending from Martin Brodeur. Today they did not get either, as they lost to Boston in the first game. The Devils tried to win the game with there offense, as they out shoot Boston 36-21. However, the Devils did not get the job done in there own end, as Martin Brodeur allowed 3 goals on 21 shots.
Nashville ran into a hot goaltender in Vancouver, as Henrik Lundqvist made 32 saves in game one. The Canucks won 2-1, much thanks to Lundqvist who was the top star. Alex Tanguay (4) and Mark Parrish (2) scored for the home side, while Mark Eaton (3) scored a lone first period goal for Nashville.
On paper the matchup between Chicago and Anaheim might be the closest, and it was shown in game one, as the score line was 2-1 to Anaheim, and the shots ended in a simular fashion (27-26). Mike Johnson (3) and Antti Miettinen (1) scored the Ducks goals, while Tom Preissing (2) scored the lone Chicago goal.
TODAY'S GAMES
Florida at Washington 3-1 - Florida lead 1-0
New Jersey at Boston 2-3 - Boston lead 1-0
Nashville at Vancouver 1-2 - Vancouver lead 1-0
Anaheim at Chicago 2-1 - Anaheim lead 1-0