Conference finals action continues this week, with one team trying to avoid a sweep and another series still very much in the balance.
First up, Tuesday night is Game 4 between the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights, where an injured Avalanche team is just trying to find a way to extend the series after falling behind 3-0. Vegas has controlled most of the matchup so far, but Colorado still has enough high-end talent to possibly make things uncomfortable for at least a night. Game 5 would be Thursday if needed.
Then Wednesday the action swings east as Game 4 between the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens takes place, with Carolina holding a 2-1 series lead. Outside of the lopsided opener where Montreal’s speed caught a rusty Hurricanes team looking unprepared, the last two games have been much tighter and Carolina has managed to slowly tilt the edge in its favor thanks to its structure and depth. Now the Canadiens will try to even the series back up on home ice.
[FRIDAY UPDATE] We’ll keep this thread up through the weekend of the conference finals and then have a fresh Cup Final thread next week!
All times below are Central Time
Tuesday, May 26
Game 4: Colorado Avalanche at Vegas Golden Knights, ESPN, 8 p.m.
Wednesday, May 27
Game 4: Carolina Hurricanes at Montreal Canadiens, TNT/TruTV/HBO MAX, 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 28
Game 5: Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche, ESPN, 7 p.m. (if needed)
Friday, May 29
Game 5: Montreal Canadiens at Carolina Hurricanes, TNT/TruTV/HBO MAX, 7 p.m.