Preview Roundups
April 25, 2015
Washington at NY Islanders 3:00 PM ET
The Washington Capitals can punch their ticket into the second round of the playoffs and put the final nail in the coffin for the New York Islanders at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum when the Metropolitan Division rivals play Game 6 on Saturday afternoon. Evgeny Kuznetsov collected two goals and an assist as Washington posted a 5-1 triumph over New York on Thursday to seize a 3-2 edge in the series.
Detroit at Tampa Bay 6:00 PM ET
Fueled by the momentum of a stirring comeback, the Tampa Bay Lightning look to seize control of their Eastern Conference first-round series with the Detroit Red Wings when the Atlantic Division rivals reconvene at Amalie Arena for Game 5 on Saturday. Petr Mrazek saw his shutout streak of more than 119 minutes come to an end late in the third period, and the Lightning overcame a two-goal deficit to post a stunning 3-2 overtime victory on Thursday.
Nashville at Chicago 8:00 PM ET
The Nashville Predators staved off elimination with a decisive victory at home and hope to extend their season when they visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday in Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series. The Predators finally managed to solve Scott Darling, who had stopped 127 of 131 shots in Chicago's three wins, but the rookie will be back in net Saturday.
Vancouver at Calgary 9:00 PM ET
After failing on their initial attempt, the Calgary Flames take a second shot at winning their first playoff series in 11 years when they host the Vancouver Canucks in Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round matchup on Saturday. Calgary, which hasn't advanced past the opening round since making a trip to the Stanley Cup final in 2004, split the first two games of the series in Vancouver before capturing the next two contests at Scotiabank Saddledome to grab a 3-1 lead.