In Colorado, the Dallas Stars took a 2-1 series lead over the Avalanche behind a 2-1 win, thanks to a rugged defensive performance.

Christian Dvorak broke a tie at 4:17 of the third period and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Washington Capitals 6-3 on Friday night to cut their deficit in the first-round series to 2-1. Dvorak fired shot from the far left side that hit Washington forward Brandon Duhaime and deflected past goalie Logan Thompson.

The Montreal Canadiens, fueled by a roaring home crowd, triumphed over the Washington Capitals 6-3 in a crucial Game 3, analyzed on The Hockey News Playoff Frenzy Live. Emma Lingan and Ryan Kennedy highlighted Montreal's energy,