Deen’s Daily: Avalanche Score 9 Goals And Win; Montreal Takes 9 Shots And Wins; Sundin, Chayka Presser in Toronto Today

TL;DR

The Colorado Avalanche scored nine goals in a thrilling Game 1 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens advanced to the second round of the playoffs despite only registering nine shots in their Game 7 win against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Key points

Colorado Avalanche scored nine goals in Game 1
Montreal Canadiens won Game 7 with only nine shots
Canadiens defeated Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1
Alex Newhook scored the game-winning goal for Montreal
Montreal advances to face Buffalo Sabres in Round 2

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May 3, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Avalanche left wing Artturi Lehkonen (62) shields Minnesota Wild goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) for a goal during the second period in game one of the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images The Colorado Avalanche scored a whopping nine goals in wildly entertaining Game 1. The Montreal Canadiens only had nine shots in Game 7, but they’re moving past the Tampa Bay Lightning and into the second round. In Toronto, the new front office leadership will be introduced later today. All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — May 4.

Colorado Hockey Now

The Avalanche won a crazy, chaotic Game 1 against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday. All that matters in the postseason is getting the wins. Still, this wasn’t really how things were supposed to unfold. Author’s Note: I’ll be in Minnesota later this week, continuing my playoff coverage from the road. Unfortunately, the expenses are adding up pretty quickly, and it’s getting more difficult to be at every game. If you enjoy the coverage here at Colorado Hockey Now and want to chip in to our travel budget, you can do so here via or . My goal remains to bring the best possible coverage from the rink and inside the locker room. Thank you all so much for being readers and supporters. Here’s to a playoff run that goes all the way through the end of June.

Q&A

How many goals did the Colorado Avalanche score in Game 1?

The Colorado Avalanche scored nine goals in their Game 1 victory.

What was the score of the Canadiens vs. Lightning Game 7?

The Montreal Canadiens won Game 7 against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a score of 2-1.

Who scored the game-winning goal for the Canadiens in Game 7?

Alex Newhook scored the game-winning goal for the Canadiens in Game 7.

What is the next matchup for the Montreal Canadiens in the playoffs?

The Montreal Canadiens will face the Buffalo Sabres in the second round of the playoffs.