The Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes have advanced to the second round of the playoffs after sweeping their opponents. The Anaheim Ducks secured a controversial overtime victory in their series, while the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres faced critical moments in the Atlantic Division.
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The Colorado Avalanche joined the Carolina Hurricanes in the second round as the only two teams to sweep. The Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres both had opportunities to take big leads in their series in the highly skilled Atlantic Division. One of them did, the other didnāt. Also, the Anaheim Ducks pulled off a comeback, capped by a controversial OT game-winner.
All that and more on this edition of Deenās Daily ā April 27.
The Avalanche are heading to the second round and theyāll have two days off before practicing on Wednesday to prepare for their next opponent.
Colorado won Game 4 by a final score of 5-1, completing their first series sweep since the 2022 Western Conference Final.
In four games, the Avalanche only gave up five goals. They scored 11 times on goalie Anton Forsberg and another two into an empty net.
Game 4 Recap ā Sabres 6 at Bruins 1 ā (BUF leads 3-1)
The Sabres dominated the Bruins early and didnāt let up. They skated to a commanding 6-1 victory and can finish off the top wildcard team in the Eastern Conference in five games at home.
The Colorado Avalanche and Carolina Hurricanes are the only two teams to sweep their opponents in the NHL playoffs.
The Anaheim Ducks achieved a comeback victory, which was capped by a controversial overtime game-winner.
The Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres both had chances to take significant leads in their series, but only one of them succeeded.
This edition of Deen's Daily was published on April 27.
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Game 4 Recap ā Lightning 3 at Canadiens 2 ā (Series tied 2-2)
Like the first three games, this one was just minutes away from overtime before Brandon Hagel scored his second goal of the third period and sixth of the series to give the Lightning a late lead. Tampa Bay trailed 2-0 before mounting the comeback as they even the series at 2-2.
Game 4 Recap ā Oilers 3 at Ducks 4 ā (ANA leads 3-1)
The Edmonton Oilers have their backs against the wall. In perhaps the most controversial ending to a game so far, the Oilers fell 4-3 in overtime to the Anaheim Ducks to fall behind 3-1 in the series. It looked like a good goal to me. Simple geometry tells you that. But Iām still curious how the officials called it a conclusive goal before going to review.
Either way, the team that deserved to win did. Anaheim is one win away from a second-round playoff berth.
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