Deen’s Daily: Avalanche Score 9 Goals And Win; Montreal Takes 9 Shots And Wins; Sundin, Chayka Presser in Toronto Today

The Colorado Avalanche scored a whopping nine goals in wildly entertaining Game 1. The Montreal Canadiens only had nine shots in Game 7, but they’re moving past the Tampa Bay Lightning and into the second round. In Toronto, the new front office leadership will be introduced later today.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — May 4.

Colorado Hockey Now

The Avalanche won a crazy, chaotic Game 1 against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday.

All that matters in the postseason is getting the wins. Still, this wasn’t really how things were supposed to unfold.

Author’s Note: I’ll be in Minnesota later this week, continuing my playoff coverage from the road. Unfortunately, the expenses are adding up pretty quickly, and it’s getting more difficult to be at every game. If you enjoy the coverage here at Colorado Hockey Now and want to chip in to our travel budget, you can do so here via PAYPAL or VENMO. My goal remains to bring the best possible coverage from the rink and inside the locker room. Thank you all so much for being readers and supporters. Here’s to a playoff run that goes all the way through the end of June.

Stanley Cup Playoffs Recap

Game 7 Recap — Canadiens 2 at Lightning 1 — (MTL wins 4-3)

By far the best, most entertaining series of the first round. The Montreal Canadiens handed the Tampa Bay Lightning their fourth consecutive first-round loss, winning Game 7 by a final score of 2-1. The game-winning goal came from a familiar face around Colorado. Alex Newhook banked it in with less than nine minutes to go in regulation.

The Habs had just nine shots on goal all game, including a second period where they didn’t get a single one for the first time in franchise history. Montreal advances to face the Buffalo Sabres in Round 2.

Tonight’s Schedule

• Game 2: Philadelphia Flyers at Carolina Hurricanes (5 pm MT on ESPN)

• Game 1: Anaheim Ducks at Vegas Golden Knights (7:30 pm MT on ESPN)

Around The NHL

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The looming Evgeni Malkin decision is difficult, but not complicated.

Montreal Hockey Now: Here’s the second-round schedule between the Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres, which starts on Wednesday.

Toronto Hockey Now: The news became official out of Toronto. Their new front office was named and will be introduced later on Monday. Not many people like where this is going for the franchise.

Boston Hockey Now: Viktor Arvidsson was a good fit for Boston. Will he stay there? He spoke about that during the Bruins’ closing interviews.

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