Playoff Perfect: Avs Stay Unbeaten

05/18/2022

By: Jeff Yoder

Avalanche Beat Blues With Manson’s OT Winner (3-2, OT); Lightning Thump Panthers (4-1) in Sunshine State Series

Five games in and the Colorado Avalanche still haven’t lost a playoff game. The Avs outlasted the Blues in Game 1 of the second round thanks to Josh Manson’s OT-winning wrister through traffic. The Avs survived despite Jordan Binnington’s 51 saves for St. Louis. Meanwhile, the all-Florida series was a blowout in favor of the Lightning. The Panthers struck first, but the Lightning fired four unanswered including a three-goal third period thanks to Nikita Kucherov’s goal and assist. The Lightning’s 3-peat quest is still on track. More action on the way tonight.

 

Stanley Cup Playoff Highlights

Gm 1: Avalanche def. Blues (3-2, OT)

COL Leads Series (1-0)

Gm 1: Lightning def. Panthers (4-1)

TBL Leads Series (4-1)

 

Tonight’s Schedule

Gm 1: Rangers at Hurricanes (7:00 pm ET)

Gm 1: Oilers at Flames (9:30 pm ET)

 

Additional Storylines

NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs 2nd-Round Predictions

ESPN: The Round 1 Lessons That Will Impact 8 Remaining Contenders

 

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