Deen’s Daily: Avalanche Shred Dallas Stars; Landeskog Is So Back — What a Goal

The captain is back in the top six and he scored a goal. Yes, a goal! Also, the Avalanche dominated the Dallas Stars on a day where the team trailing in their series won every game around the NHL.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — April 27.

Colorado Hockey Now

You couldn’t write a better script if you tried.

If it felt like the Stars spoiled Landeskog’s return on Wednesday, then the Avs ensured that wouldn’t be the case two nights later. Let’s see if I can get this right…

Landeskog was elevated to the top six and the No. 1 power-play unit. He scored a goal on his first shot. He helped Brock Nelson have his best game of the series. The Avalache shredded the Dallas Stars and won 4-0. The series is tied 2-2.

Incredible.

Stanley Cup Playoffs Recap

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers: The Lightning lost both games at home but responded in a big way on the road in Game 3. They won 5-1 to get back into the series.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild: The Wild had a chance to really put Vegas in a tough 3-1 hole. But instead, the Golden Knights scored late in the first OT period to knot things up at 2-2.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Ottawa Senators: The Leafs could’ve became the only team to sweep their way through the first round. Instead, an OT goal from Jake Sanderson gave the Sens life. And now it’s back to Toronto for Game 5 on Tuesday.

Tonight’s Schedule

• Game 4: Winnipeg Jets at St. Louis Blues (11 am MT on TBS & tru TV)
• Game 4: Carolina Hurricanes at New Jersey Devils (1:30 pm MT on TBS & Tru TV)
• Game 4: Washington Capitals at Montreal Canadiens (4:30 pm MT on TBS & tru TV)
• Game 4: Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers (7:30 pm MT on TBS & tru TV)

Around The NHL

Florida Hockey Now: Brandon Hagel served his one-game suspension. Now, the NHL has to review a Matthew Tkachuk hit to see if that should result in any extra discipline.

Boston Hockey Now: Five Candidates the Bruins should entertain for their next head coach hire.

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Check out this Q&A, covering everything the Pens need to look at this offseason.

Chicago Hockey Now: The Blackhawks tried really hard to hire David Carle. But DU’s bench boss has withdrawn from the process.