The Avalanche can become the second team to sweep the first round. The other matchup in the Central Division is tied at 2-2. Also the Pittsburgh Penguins survive another day and things are getting competitive between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — April 26.
We saw the Carolina Hurricanes complete the sweep as the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. The Avalanche will try to do the same in the West, in what will be the second matinee Sunday puck drop of the series.
The Avs finished Game 3 without Josh Manson. Will he play in Game 4? Head coach Jared Bednar shared thoughts about his status following Saturday’s practice.
Game 4 Recap — Hurricanes 4 at Senators 2 — (CAR wins 4-0)
The Ottawa Senators will have a lot of soul-searching to do in the offseason. This was a team many thought could be a problem for Carolina. Instead, they got dominated for most of the series and spent more time trying to start unnecessary fights and going for cheap shots I’m looking at you, Ridley Greig) than they did trying to win a hockey game.
Game 4 Recap — Stars 2 at Wild 3 OT — (Series tied 2-2)
For the second straight game, the Wild and Stars went to overtime. This one ended a lot quicker than the double OT thriller on Wednesday. And it was also Minnesota coming away with the victory to even the series.
It’s now a best out of three, with the next one shifting back to Dallas.
Game 4 Recap — Penguins 4 at Flyers 2 — (PHI leads 3-1)
The Penguins are still alive. They defeated the Flyers in Game 4 to bring the series back to Pittsburgh for Game 5.
SURVIVAL: Penguins Beat Flyers, Finally, Stay Alive in Series
Game 4 Buffalo Sabres at Boston Bruins (12 pm MT on TNT)
Game 4: Colorado Avalanche at Los Angeles Kings (2:30 pm MT on TNT)
Game 4: Tampa Bay Lightning at Montreal Canadiens (5 pm MT on ESPN)
Game 4: Edmonton Oilers at Anaheim Ducks (7:30 pm MT on ESPN)
Philly Hockey Now: The Flyers couldn’t complete the sweep at home.
Montreal Hockey Now: The Lightning’s strategy is backfiring so far in this series.
Detroit Hockey Now: We know they tried to get him at the deadline. The Red Wings should once again target Vincent Trocheck during the offseason.
Forever Blueshirts: Mika Zibanejad’s newfound leadership is going to be crucial for the Rangers moving forward.