Deen’s Daily: Avalanche Season on the Line; Will Nathan MacKinnon Play?; OT at Bell Centre

The Colorado Avalanche are on the brink of elimination, and it could all end tonight at T-Mobile Arena. Will Nathan MacKinnon play? Will other top forwards produce? Who starts in goal? Also, the Carolina Hurricanes and Montreal Canadiens got to overtime in Game 3.

All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — May 26.

Colorado Hockey Now

The Colorado Avalanche’s season could come to a crashing halt tonight. And they might have to do it without Nathan MacKinnon

One of the reasons why they’re a loss away from getting swept is because of the lack production from a lot of their highest paid forwards.

The general vibe around the team was a sense of shock and disbelief on Sunday. Are the Avs resigned to their fate?

Stanley Cup Playoffs Recap

Game 3: Carolina Hurricanes 3 at Montreal Canadiens 2 OT (CAR leads series 2-1)

The Carolina Hurricanes are in the driver’s seat, having regained home-ice advantage by winning the first of two games on the road at Bell Centre. The game finished in OT, and the Montreal Canadiens barely got any shots on goal.

READ MORE: Canadiens Highlights: Lack of Shots Cost Habs in Game 3

Tonight’s Schedule

• Game 4: Colorado Avalanche at Vegas Golden Knights (7 pm MT on ESPN)

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Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Is it time for Kyle Dubas to push the youth movement in Pittsburgh?

Detroit Hockey Now: David Perron’s second stint with the Red Wings didn’t deliver as expected.

Boston Hockey Now: One of Boston’s biggest improvements this season: Getting Jeremy Swayman back to his usual self.

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