Preview Roundups
April 21, 2014
Pittsburgh at Columbus 7:00 PM ET
After recording the franchise's first postseason victory, the Columbus Blue Jackets attempt to let their home fans in on the fun on Monday as they host the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series. Matt Calvert scored his second goal of the contest 1:10 into the second overtime in the Blue Jackets' 4-3 road triumph on Saturday, evening the set at one game apiece.
Colorado at Minnesota 7:00 PM ET
The Minnesota Wild are banking on a home-ice advantage to climb back into their Western Conference first-round playoff series, but the venue won't matter if they can't slow the Colorado Avalanche. Minnesota is in must-win territory in Monday's Game 3 of the best-of-seven series after losing a two-goal third-period lead in the opener and watching Colorado's top line put on a show in Game 2.
St. Louis at Chicago 8:30 PM ET
The Chicago Blackhawks face an uphill climb if they plan to repeat as Stanley Cup champions. After dropping the first two contests, Chicago looks to claw its way back into its Western Conference first-round series when it hosts the St. Louis Blues in Game 3 on Monday. Making the Blackhawks' bid to repeat all the more challenging is the loss of defenseman Brent Seabrook, who was suspended three games by the NHL for his hit to the head of St. Louis captain David Backes.
Anaheim at Dallas 9:30 PM ET
The Dallas Stars hope home ice will help them get back into their Western Conference first-round series as they host the Pacific Division champion Anaheim Ducks in Game 3 on Monday. Dallas came away empty in Anaheim, dropping a 4-3 decision in the opener before suffering a 3-2 loss on Friday. The Stars got off to a much better start in Game 2, scoring the first goal after falling into a 4-0 hole in the opening contest.