Fil-Am brothers ready for NHL playoffs
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Talking about Filipino representation in the National Hockey League (NHL), the spotlight shines on two Filipino American brothers ready to make their playoff appearances in their respective hockey teams.
Jason and Nicholas Robertson are primed to make their mark in this year’s NHL playoffs. Jason, a player for the Dallas Stars, clinched their playoff berth in a thrilling match against the Vancouver Canucks on Maundy Thursday.
His performance throughout the season, tallying an impressive 77 points in 76 regular-season games, has played a role in propelling the Stars towards postseason contention, making them the first team in the Western Conference to achieve this feat after triumphing over the Canucks the day prior.
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Meanwhile, Nicholas “Nick” Robertson, the younger sibling, has also been making noise with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Despite facing a formidable opponent in the Tampa Bay Lightning and enduring a tough 4-1 loss, the Leafs secured their playoff spot thanks to a string of favorable outcomes in other games: the Carolina Hurricanes vanquishing the Washington Capitals 4-2, the Buffalo Sabres prevailing over the Philadelphia Flyers with the same scoreline and the New York Rangers narrowly defeating the Detroit Red Wings with a 4-3 victory.
Notably, both teams clinched their playoff spots on days when they weren’t even playing, marking the Leafs eighth consecutive NHL playoff appearance.
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Nicholas, showcasing his prowess with 24 points in 51 regular-season games, is poised to showcase his talents in the playoffs starting April 20, adding to the excitement of Filipino American representation on the ice.
Further adding to this Filipino moment is defenseman Matt Dumba, a Filipino Canadian athlete, who will also be vying for victory in the playoffs as part of the Tampa Bay Lightning roster.
