Preview Roundups
April 15, 2018
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia 3:00 PM ET
The Philadelphia Flyers emphatically flipped the script from a series-opening blowout by posting a lopsided victory of their own, evening the Eastern Conference first-round set versus the Pittsburgh Penguins at one win apiece. The Flyers aim to set the narrative on Sunday afternoon when the Keystone State rivals head east to the City of Brotherly Love for Game 3.
Winnipeg at Minnesota 7:00 PM ET
The Minnesota Wild lost only six home games in regulation this season, but need far more than a change in venue to stop the Winnipeg Jets as the Western Conference first-round series shifts south of the border for Game 3 on Sunday. The Jets completely dominated Minnesota in nearly every aspect of a 4-1 victory in Game 2 Friday, outshooting the Wild 44-17, holding Minnesota without a shot on goal for more than 20 minutes and completely exerting their will physically.
Columbus at Washington 7:30 PM ET
The Washington Capitals have insisted that they have less pressure this postseason than in years past, a lighter weight perhaps as a result of failing to win the Presidents' Trophy for the first time in three years. After winning 12 of 15 heading into the playoffs, the Capitals look to avoid dropping back-to-back tilts on their home ice on Sunday when they host the Columbus Blue Jackets in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Vegas at Los Angeles 10:30 PM ET
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas? The Los Angeles Kings certainly hope this is the case. After dropping the first two games of their Western Conference first-round series to the expansion Golden Knights, the Kings hope a return home will enable them to turn the tables on the Pacific Division champions and avoid falling into a 3-0 hole on Sunday night at the Staples Center.