Deen’s Daily: Avs 2C Dilemma; Caps Magical Season Ends; Jets Force Game 6

The Carolina Hurricanes are moving on. The Washington Capitals are going home. The Winnipeg Jets live to fight another day. Also, should the Avs bring back their big trade deadline acquisition?

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — May 16.

Colorado Hockey Now

General manager Chris MacFarland paid a hefty price to acquire Brock Nelson at the trade deadline. He was a solid contributor in the regular season but failed to score a goal in the playoffs.

But his line, with Gabe Landeskog and Valeri Nichushkin on the wings, was strong defensively. Is it worth bringing back Nelson and signing him to a new deal? Is Nelson even interested in returning?

Read More: Leave or Stay: Should the Avalanche Bet on Brock Nelson Again?

Stanley Cup Playoff Recap

Game 5 — Carolina Hurricanes at Washington Capitals: The Caps were stymied by the Canes all series, and that continued in the game that ended their season. Washington tied it up at 1-1 late in the first, but that was all they could muster offensively. They gave up the game winner with less than two minutes remaining and lost 3-1. Carolina allowed just seven goals in five games as it advances to the Eastern Conference Final for the second time in three years.

Game 5 — Dallas Stars at Winnipeg Jets: The Jets forced Game 6 after shutting out the Dallas Stars for the second time in this series. Winnipeg needs to win a game on the road to keep its season alive and force Game 7. Otherwise, it’ll be a rematch of last year’s Western Conference Final.

Tonight’s Schedule

• Game 6: Toronto Maple Leafs at Florida Panthers (6 pm MT on TNT & truTV)

Around The NHL

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Fun lineup options for the Pens rebuild. Are they enough?

Montreal Hockey Now: The Habs have two goalies duking it out in the AHL for playing time with next year’s NHL roster.

Philly Hockey Now: Should the Flyers take a risk on a former Avs defenseman?

Florida Hockey Now: The Panthers were all over the Leafs in Game 5 and have a chance to end the series tonight.

Chicago Hockey Now: Four reasons why the Golden Knights fizzled out in the second round.