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Avalanche Gameday: Game 1 vs. Winnipeg

The Colorado Avalanche's playoff matchup with the Winnipeg Jets is set. And for the first time since the 2020 bubble in Edmonton, the Avs will be starting the postseason away from Ball Arena.

Many seeding scenarios abound as 30 of 32 teams hit the ice tonight. We break it all down here, plus the latest draft lottery standings and how tonights games could impact them.

The hottest playoff race continues with Dallas and Vegas back in action. Here are the projected playoff brackets, enhanced standings and more.

The two teams are headed towards a matchup in the first round. Plus, we run down all the other projected matchups, the rest of Fridays key games and more.

These probable playoff contenders both need a win to aid in their quest for better seeding. Preview all of Fridays matchups here, along with updated standings and more.

NHL playoffs 2021: Boston Bruins among hot teams as postseason starts Saturday Updated 11:27 AM; Today 11:27 AM Boston Bruins left wing Taylor Hall (71) celebrates his goal with teammates on the bench in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Thursday, April 15, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)AP Facebook Share NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Since acquiring Taylor Hall at the NHL trade deadline, the Boston Bruins have been the league’s hottest team goi...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Goalie Juuse Saros is the biggest reason the Nashville Predators went from a potential NHL draft lottery team to their seventh straight playoff appearance. How long they stick around will depend on how well Saros keeps playing in net.

How long they stick around will depend on how well Saros keeps playing in net. “You want to just play better for him because he’s been playing so good,” Predators forward Tanner Jeannot said of Saros. “It gives you confidence to know he’s going to make that save when you need it.” The 26-year-old Finn has put together a season worthy of Vezina Trophy consideration and maybe even a few Hart Trophy votes. Saros, who posted a career-high 21 victories, was at his best ...