Stanley Cup Playoffs, Avalanche sweep Kings; Lightning even Canadiens series
sportsApr 27, 202640155
Colorado Avalanche completed a 4-0 sweep of the Los Angeles Kings in the first round, advancing to the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4 to even that first-round series 2-2. Both teams must now win two of the remaining three games to reach the second round, making the upcoming Game 5 pivotal for momentum and matchup control.