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The second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs features eight teams in four division-based best-of-7 series, which start Saturday.Today, NHL.com previews the Stanley Cup Second Round between the Colorado Avalanche and Vegas Golden Knights.
Eagles Defeat Reign in Overtime Thriller, 5-4 May 18, 2021
IRVINE, CA. – Eagles defenseman Justin Barron scored the game-winning goal 9:00 into overtime to round out a three-point performance and propel Colorado to a 5-4 victory over the Ontario Reign on Tuesday. The win now advances the Eagles to a match-up with the San Jose Barracuda in the final round of the Pacific Division play-in tournament on Wednesday. Defenseman Keaton Middleton collected two goals and an assist in the victory, while forward T.J. Tynan notched a goal and an assist.
Colorado would waste little time in establishing an early lead, as Middleton sliced through the slot before deflecting a centering pass into the back of the net to put the Eagles on top, 1-0 just 1:38 into the contest.
The San Diego Gulls dropped the first of their three-game series against the Colorado Eagles 2-1 tonight at Budweiser Events Center. Despite the setback, the Gulls still have a chance at the rising to the second seed in the Pacific Division before the 2021 postseason begins next week.