2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: PIT vs. PHI, TBL vs. NJD, NSH vs. COL, ANA vs. SJS — Open thread
Most of tonight’s series have yet to see a road win. The Sharks are the exception, with two such wins under their belt, and they can wrap things up on home ice.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers
Penguins lead 2-1
How to watch
Puck Drop: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT
In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet Now (English), TVA Sports (French)
In the USA: NBCSN, NBCSP, ATTSN-PT
Online: Rogers NHL Live/NHL.tv
The winning team has scored at least five goals in each game, while the loser has scored no more than one. Is it the Flyers’ turn to hold the cards and even the series, or will the Penguins’ offence prove to be too much?
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New Jersey Devils
Lightning lead 2-1
How to watch
Puck Drop: 7:30 PM EDT / 4:30 PM PDT
In Canada: Sportsnet, Sportsnet Now (English), TVA Sports 2 (French)
In the USA: Golf Channel (that’s right), MSG+, SUN
Online: Rogers NHL Live/NHL.tv
The Devils will have some confidence after taking a game from the Eastern Conference champions. Knowing victory is possible, they’ll be a tough opponent in Game Four.
Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche
Predators lead 2-1
How to watch
Puck Drop: 10:00 PM EDT / 7:00 PM PDT
In Canada: Sportsnet, Sportsnet Now (English), TVA Sports (French)
In the USA: NBCSN, ALT, FS-TN
Online: Rogers NHL Live/NHL.tv
The Avalanche finally got the result in Game Three that their play in the series probably deserved. Nathan MacKinnon and co. will attempt to set up a best-of-three series with the NHL’s regular-season champion with a second consecutive win.
Anaheim Ducks vs. San Jose Sharks
Sharks lead 3-0
How to watch
Puck Drop: 10:30 PM EDT / 7:30 PM PDT
In Canada: Sportsnet One, Sportsnet Now (English), TVA Sports 2 (French)
In the USA: Golf Channel (that’s right again), NBCSCA, Prime
Online: Rogers NHL Live/NHL.tv
Can the Sharks finish off the Ducks and get some much-needed rest ahead of the second round? It would be the first step toward getting to the Stanley Cup Final for a second time in three years.