Preview Roundups
April 28, 2014
Pittsburgh at Columbus 7:00 PM ET
After recording the franchise's first home playoff victory earlier in the series, the Columbus Blue Jackets will need another against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday if they wish to stave off elimination. "When your backs are against the wall, it's ultimate do or die," Columbus defenseman James Wisniewski said of his team's 3-2 deficit in its Eastern Conference first-round series.
Colorado at Minnesota 9:00 PM ET
The Minnesota Wild have squandered two splendid chances to win on the road in their Western Conference first-round series, leaving them in the position of trying to stave off elimination when they host the Colorado Avalanche in Game 6 on Monday night. The Wild allowed a tying goal with 74 seconds to play and suffered their second overtime loss in Game 5 at Colorado. Minnesota held the Avalanche to one goal in two home games while owning a staggering 78-34 edge in shots on goal.
San Jose at Los Angeles 10:00 PM ET
Halfway to history, the Los Angeles Kings attempt to push the San Jose Sharks to the limit when they host Game 6 of their Western Conference first-round series on Monday. Los Angeles was badly outplayed in the first two games of the set and dropped an overtime decision to wind up on the brink of elimination. The Kings have responded favorably to the pressure, avoiding being swept for the first time since 2000 with a pair of victories.