{"id":558328,"date":"2026-04-23T00:24:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T00:24:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/558328\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T00:24:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T00:24:53","slug":"deens-daily-finally-its-2-0-avs-bruins-lightning-and-mammoth-fight-back-mehta-introduced-to-new-jersey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/558328\/","title":{"rendered":"Deen\u2019s Daily: Finally, It\u2019s 2-0 Avs; Bruins, Lightning, and Mammoth Fight Back; Mehta Introduced To New Jersey"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Avalanche have a 2-0 series lead for the first time in four years. The other three series that played on Tuesday are tied 1-1. Also, the New Jersey Devils<\/a> introduced their new GM and the Flyers<\/a> are looking to build off an excellent two games on the road.<\/p>\n

All that and more on this edition of Deen\u2019s Daily \u2014 April 23.<\/p>\n

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Colorado Hockey Now<\/p>\n

The Avalanche won 2-1 in OT, and Nic Roy was the hero.<\/p>\n

Adding to the craziness of this long, long night. The second period involved a broken pane of glass behind the L.A. Kings<\/a> bench that led to a 20-minute delay. Click below to read more about how it happened.<\/p>\n

Please consider donating to the Colorado Hockey Now Playoff Travel Fund via\u00a0PAYPAL BY CLICKING HERE<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0VENMO BY CLICKING HERE<\/a>\u00a0to help our beat writer provide coverage from road games.<\/p>\n

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Game 2 Recap \u2014 Canadiens at Lightning<\/a> \u2014 (Series tied 1-1)<\/p>\n

The Habs and Bolts continued to beat each other up on the ice. Brandon Hagel<\/a> and Juraj Slafkovsky<\/a> dropped the gloves, with Hagel getting the takedown. On the scoresheet, Nikita Kucherov<\/a> scored on a wrap-around with 7:27 remaining in regulation to force a second consecutive OT between the two clubs.<\/p>\n

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The hero came from Tampa Bay\u2019s side, as J.J. Moser<\/a> recorded his first career playoff game more than 12 minutes into extra time to even the series.<\/p>\n

Game 2 Recap \u2014 Bruins<\/a> 4 at Sabres<\/a> 2 \u2014 (Series tied 1-1)<\/p>\n

The Bruins scored the first four goals and didn\u2019t give up a lead this time. Buffalo got two late in the third, but it only cut half of the lead. As the series shifts to Boston<\/a>, you have to imagine the Sabres are going to need to find a way to get engaged offensively far earlier than they did in the first two games.<\/p>\n

They also can\u2019t let Morgan Geekie<\/a> score on a backhand from center ice on Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen<\/a>. I\u2019d imagine Alex Lyon<\/a>, who entered the game in relief, will get the nod in Game 3.<\/p>\n

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Game 2 Recap \u2014 Mammoth 3 at Golden Knights<\/a> 2 \u2014 (Series tied 1-1)<\/p>\n

Utah has its first-ever playoff win. Logan Cooley<\/a> scored the go-ahead goal with just six minutes remaining in regulation to put the Mammoth<\/a> ahead as the series comes to Delta Center.<\/p>\n

Tonight\u2019s Schedule<\/p>\n

Game 3: Pittsburgh Penguins at Philadelphia Flyers (5 pm MT on TNT)<\/p>\n

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Montreal Hockey Now:\u00a0Another exciting game between the Habs and Lightning that went all the way to overtime. Montreal couldn\u2019t steal another one<\/a> on the road, though.<\/p>\n

Boston Hockey Now:\u00a0Recapping the Bruins\u2019 win<\/a>, and what it means in this series.<\/p>\n

New Jersey<\/a> Hockey Now: Sunny Mehta was introduced as general manager on Tuesday. Here are three critical takeaways<\/a> from the presser.<\/p>\n

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Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Could the result of the playoffs have an effect on roster decisions<\/a> in the offseason?<\/p>\n

Philly Hockey Now: After a solid finish to the season and two road wins to open the postseason, are the Flyers for real?<\/a><\/p>\n

Forever Blueshirts: The Rangers have a lot to figure out this offseason, starting with their top six.<\/a><\/p>\n

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