The Colorado Avalanche closed out a first-round series because of three keys. The Pittsburgh Penguins stayed alive in their series, and the Vegas Golden Knights escaped with the series tied up once again. Also, Team Canada is getting a massive piece for the World Championships.
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — April 28.
Colorado Hockey Now
The Avalanche have some time off before the next round, all because they completed a first-round sweep. Here are three reasons they won in four games. And how they did it with such dominance.
Stanley Cup Playoffs Recap
Game 5 Recap —Flyers 2 at Penguins 3 — (PHI leads 3-2)
The Pittsburgh Penguins are still alive. For the second consecutive game, they kept the series going and need one more win to force a winner-take-all Game 7.
Game 5 Recap — Golden Knights 5 at Mammoth 4 OT — (Series tied 2-2)
The Vegas Golden Knights blew a 3-0 lead and needed a third-period comeback to force overtime in Utah. In the end, they spoiled the party at Delta Center, even the series at 2-2, as the series shifts back to Vegas for Game 5.
Tonight’s Schedule
• Game 5: Boston Bruins at Buffalo Sabres (5:30 pm MT on TNT)
• Game 5: Minnesota Wild at Dallas Stars (6 pm MT on ESPN 2)
• Game 5: Anaheim Ducks at Edmonton Oilers (8 pm MT on TNT)
Around The NHL
Montreal Hockey Now: The Habs are still without Noah Dobson. Getting him back would have quite the impact on their first-round series.
Philly Hockey Now: The Flyers fell short in their second opportunity to close out the series. The longer this goes, the more the pressure mounts on their club. Especially in the Penguins can force a Game 7.
San Jose Hockey Now: Macklin Celebrini is heading to the World Championship to play for Team Canada once again.
Boston Hockey Now: The Bruins are making lineup changes ahead of a must-win Game 5 with their backs against the wall.
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