Parker Kelly’s first career Stanley Cup Playoff goal at 11:32 of the third period was the game-winner as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Minnesota Wild 5-2 at Grand Casino Arena on Monday. Nazem Kadri, Ross Colton, Nathan MacKinnon and Brock Nelson, also lit the lamp, Martin Necas had two assists, and Mackenzie Blackwood made 19 saves in his first start this postseason for Colorado, who opened up a three games to one series lead heading back to Denver’s Ball Arena for Game 5 on Wednesday. Danila Yurov and Nico Sturm scored, and Jesper Wallstedt made 29 stops for Minnesota.
BUFFALO SABRES at MONTREAL CANADIENS
- WHEN: 7 p.m. ET
- WHERE: Bell Centre – Montreal, QC
- SERIES: Montreal leads 2-1
- ON THE TUBE: ESPN
- PROJECTED STARTERS: Sabres: Luukkonen (1-1 .825 / 4.19 0SO) Canadiens: Dobes (6-4 .918 / 2.13 0SO)
- PLAYER STATS: Buffalo / Montreal
VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS vs ANAHEIM DUCKS