Deen’s Daily: Avalanche Force Game 7 — Three Other Teams Couldn’t

The Avalanche and Stars are set to play Game 7 on Saturday. Meanwhile, three other series ended in Game 6 on Thursday.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — May 2.

Colorado Hockey Now

What an epic battle that was. The Avs led, then it was tied, then they led again, then they trailed.

Then the third period happened, and Colorado won the game to force Game 7. This team wasn’t about to bend over and let this series end the same way it last year. Instead, we’ve got a winner-take-all battle on Saturday at American Airlines Center.

Read More: Avalanche Win Wildly Entertaining Game 6 — And They Looked Good Doing It

Stanley Cup Playoffs Recap

Toronto Maple Leafs vs Ottawa Senators: The Leafs did it. On their third try, they eliminated the Senators in Game 6 and will advance to the second round for a matchup against the Florida Panthers. As for the Sens, it was a nice taste of playoff action for their group. But still frustrating to lose the Battle of Ontario.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Minnesota Wild: Another series ends in six games. The Golden Knights eliminated the Wild on Thursday, with Mark Stone doing his part to send his team to the second round.

Los Angeles Kings vs Edmonton Oilers: The Oilers continued to pepper the Kings and goalie Darcy Kuemper. And for the fourth straight year, the Kings are bowing out of the playoffs at the hands of Connor McDavid, Leon Draisaitl, and the Oilers. Edmonton will face Vegas in the second round.

Tonight’s Schedule

• Game 6: Winnipeg Jets at St. Louis Blues (6 pm MT on TNT)

Around The NHL

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Whoever coaches the Pens is going to have quite the task ahead of them next season. Can they save Ryan Graves?

Montreal Hockey Now: Five lessons the Habs learned from their playoff appearance.

New Jersey Hockey Now: Jacob Markstrom is entering the final year of his contract with New Jersey. And it sounds like he’s open to staying there for a lot longer.

Florida Hockey Now: The Panthers are ready to face the Maple Leafs.

Detroit Hockey Now: The Red Wings have a lot of cap space this summer, and general manager Steve Yzerman has the desire to land a big-name UFA. Can he do it?