Deen’s Daily: How The Avalanche Swept L.A.; Penguins Stay Alive; Entertaining Finish in Utah

TL;DR

The Colorado Avalanche completed a first-round sweep against the L.A. Kings, while the Pittsburgh Penguins kept their playoff hopes alive. The Vegas Golden Knights have tied their series, and Team Canada is set to receive a significant addition for the World Championships.

Key points

Colorado Avalanche swept L.A. Kings in first round
Pittsburgh Penguins stayed alive in their playoff series
Vegas Golden Knights tied their series
Team Canada getting a major player for World Championships

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The Colorado Avalanche closed out a first-round series because of three keys. The Pittsburgh Penguins stayed alive in their series, and the Vegas Golden Knights escaped with the series tied up once again. Also, Team Canada is getting a massive piece for the World Championships.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — April 28.

Colorado Hockey Now

The Avalanche have some time off before the next round, all because they completed a first-round sweep. Here are three reasons they won in four games. And how they did it with such dominance.

Stanley Cup Playoffs Recap

Game 5 Recap —Flyers 2 at Penguins 3 — (PHI leads 3-2)

The Pittsburgh Penguins are still alive. For the second consecutive game, they kept the series going and need one more win to force a winner-take-all Game 7.

Penguins Grades: A Wild Ride. How It’s Coming Together Just in Time

Game 5 Recap — Golden Knights 5 at Mammoth 4 OT — (Series tied 2-2)

The Vegas Golden Knights blew a 3-0 lead and needed a third-period comeback to force overtime in Utah. In the end, they spoiled the party at Delta Center, even the series at 2-2, as the series shifts back to Vegas for Game 5.