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2018 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Penguins vs. Flyers, Predators vs. Avalanche — Open thread

Two teams that looked to be heading for elimination before Friday night hang on for at least another game.

By Justin Blades
NHL: Pittsburgh Penguins at Philadelphia Flyers Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers

Penguins lead 3-2

How to watch

Puck Drop: 3:00 PM EDT / 12:00 PM PDT
In Canada: CBC, Sportsnet Now (English), TVA Sports (French)
In the USA: NBC
Online: Rogers NHL Live/NHL.tv

The Battle of Pennsylvania finally provided good entertainment after opening with four blowout victories. Michal Neuvirth may need to stand on his head once again to give the Flyers a chance to play a Game Seven.

Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche

Predators lead 3-2

How to watch

Puck Drop: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT
In Canada: Sportsnet, Sportsnet Now (English), TVA Sports (French)
In the USA: NBCSN, ALT, FS-TN
Online: Rogers NHL Live/NHL.tv

There’s only one series still being contested in the Western Conference, and it has the regular season’s top team struggling to vanquish the squad that just snuck in the door at the last possible second. The Predators now need to beat the Avalanche in their own building, or they’ll give Colorado another opportunity at a one-game showdown on Tuesday night.

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