Avs Go Sweeping

05/10/2022

By: Jeff Yoder

Avalanche Eliminate Predators With First-Round Sweep; Panthers Escape Caps in OT

Six of eight first-round series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs are at least going to Game 6, but one opening-round sweep is in the books. The Avalanche dusted the Predators on Monday night (5-3) with a three-goal third period to eliminate Nashville and advance to Round 2. The Penguins ran wild on the Rangers (7-2) to push New York to the brink of elimination in the only other series that isn’t all square at two games apiece. And the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Panthers survived the Capitals with a late game-tying goal before escaping in overtime. We know Colorado is moving on and the Pens are in control, but it’ll be the weekend before anyone else punches their ticket to the second round.

 

NHL Playoff Highlights

Gm 4: Avalanche def. Predators (5-3) | COL Wins Series (4-0)

Gm 4: Flames def. Stars (4-1) | Series Tied (2-2)

Gm 4: Panthers def. Capitals (3-2, OT) | Series Tied (2-2)

Gm 4: Penguins def. Rangers (7-2) | PIT Leads Series (3-1)

 

Tonight’s Schedule

Gm 5: Bruins at Hurricanes (7:00 pm ET)

Gm 5: Lightning at Maple Leafs (7:30 pm ET)

Gm 5: Blues at Wild (9:30 pm ET)

Gm 5: Kings at Oilers (10:00 pm ET)

*All Series Tied (2-2)

 

Additional Storylines

ESPN: Avalanche Overwhelm Predators in Game 4 to Complete Sweep

SportsNet: Carter Verhaege’s OT Goal Gives Panthers Game 4 Comeback Win

 

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