Eric Bolte-Imagn ImagesEric Bolte-Imagn ImagesThe Avalanche take the ice tonight, and we should know soon if Josh Manson will be one of the guys in full gear. The Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning played overtime for the third straight game. Also, those high-flying Anaheim Ducks kicked into another gearAll that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — April 25.Colorado Hockey NowThe Avalanche did not skate on Friday, but they’ll be on the ice today ahead of tomorrow’s matinee puck drop for Game 4.Jared Bednar held a conference call with the media and answered a question about Josh Manson’s status.
He also talked about the team’s lack of power-play goals, and other things, ahead of a potential sweep in Game 4.Stanley Cup Playoffs RecapGame 3 Recap — Lightning 2 at Canadiens 3 — (MTL leads 2-1)Playing at Bell Centre for the first time this postseason, the Montreal Canadiens gave their crowd an entertaining victory, capped off by a marvelous slap shot game-winning goal from Lane Hutson. Canadiens Highlights: Hutson Plays The Hero In Big WinGame 3 Recap — Golden Knights 2 at Mammoth 4 — (UTA leads 2-1)The Utah Mammoth only had 12 shots on goal and four of them beat the opposing goalie. In fact, they had four goals on their first eight shots against Carter Hart, while Karel Vejmelka stopped 30 at the other end to give them a 2-1 series lead in front of a raucous Mammoth crowd.Game 3 Recap — Oilers 4 at Ducks 7 — (ANA leads 2-1)The Ducks were faster, stronger, and hungrier to win this game.
They put up 20 shots in the first period before eventually falling behind by a goal. Then the scoring floodgate began, and Anaheim took control. Joel Quenneville’s club has a 2-1 series lead.Tonight’s ScheduleGame 4: Carolina Hurricanes at Ottawa Senators (1 pm MT on TBS)Game 4: Dallas Stars at Minnesota Wild (3:30 pm MT on TBS)Game 4: Pittsburgh Penguins at Philadelphia Flyers (6 pm MT on TBS)Around The NHLPittsburgh Hockey Now: The Penguins are making big lineup changes to try to avoid getting swept by their cross-state rivals.Detroit Hockey Now: The Red Wings have a full defense locked up for next season already.
Will they make any changes to it?New Jersey Hockey Now: The Devils hired Sunny Mehta and decided to fire Tom Fitzgerald to get to him before the Maple Leafs. Here’s how the timeline unfolded.Forever Blueshirts: One Rangers scribe believes Alexis Lafreniere will have a resurgence season in 2026-27. But there’s a catch.