
The Colorado Avalanche will face the Minnesota Wild in the second round of the playoffs this weekend. Lady Byng Trophy finalists have also been announced, with several series potentially concluding tonight.
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The Avalancheâs second-round opponent has been determined. The first game of the second round is scheduled for this weekend. Also, Lady Byng Trophy finalists were announced, and three other series could either end tonight or extend to a Game 7.
All that and more on this edition of Deenâs Daily â May 1.
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The Avalanche and Minnesota Wild will battle for the right to represent the Central Division in the Western Conference Final.
Earlier in the day, the Avalanche practiced at Family Sports. It was their second day in a row on the ice, but theyâll take Friday off as they prepare for what might be a Game 1 on either Sunday or Monday. Are they watching other hockey games while waiting? I asked some of the guys in the room. Hereâs what they had to say.
Game 6 Recap âStars 2 at Wild 5 â (MIN wins 4-2)
The Wild eliminated the Dallas Stars in six games after trailing the series 2-1 after Game 3. Minnesota advances to the second round for the first time since 2015. Meanwhile, the Stars have played in the Western Conference Final for three consecutive seasons. The last time they were eliminated in the first round was in 2022.
The Colorado Avalanche are playing against the Minnesota Wild in the second round.
The first game of the Avalanche vs. Wild series is scheduled for this weekend.
The finalists for the Lady Byng Trophy were announced, but specific names were not provided in the excerpt.
The excerpt mentions that three other series could either end tonight or extend to a Game 7, but does not specify which ones.

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We are going to have a completely different Western Conference Final this year. After two consecutive years of Edmonton vs. Dallas in the third round, both teams were eliminated on the same day. Anaheim joins Minnesota as a second-round team for the first time in years. The Ducksâ last appearance was in 2018.
Meanwhile, the Avalanche last played in the second round in 2024, while the Vegas Golden Knights, who could advance with a win tonight over Utah, were in the second round last year.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: It might be time for sweeping changes in Pittsburgh after falling to the Flyers in six games.
Montreal Hockey Now:Â The Lady Byng Trophy finalists were announced, and one of the Canadiensâ forwards was among them.
Boston Hockey Now:Â The latest on Viktor Arvidsson, who was injured in Game 5.
Carolina Hockey Now:Â We now know when the second round will officially begin. Philly and Carolina will play on Saturday, even though the first round could extend until Sunday. The NHL was smart to do this. Dallas and Edmonton both falling on Thursday means that there wouldnât have been any games scheduled for tomorrow. There was no reason to let Saturday remain open without games.