Preview Roundups
April 16, 2019
Tampa Bay at Columbus 7:00 PM ET
The Columbus Blue Jackets can win their first playoff series in franchise history after 18 years when they host the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Tampa Bay Lightning for Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round matchup Tuesday night. The Blue Jackets trailed 3-0 after the first period of Game 1, but have outscored the Lightning 12-2 in the last eight periods to take an astonishing 3-0 lead in the series.
NY Islanders at Pittsburgh 7:30 PM ET
Sidney Crosby has tormented the New York Islanders throughout his decorated career, however the two-time Hart Trophy recipient has been held without a point on six shots while recording a minus-4 rating in the Eastern Conference first-round series. Crosby looks to help the Pittsburgh Penguins avert a sweep when they host the Islanders in Game 4 on Tuesday night.
Winnipeg at St. Louis 9:30 PM ET
The Winnipeg Jets executed their plan nearly flawlessly, and need a similar effort Tuesday when they visit the St. Louis Blues for Game 4 seeking to even the Western Conference first-round playoff series at two wins apiece. Winnipeg looked like a team heading for an early exit after consecutive losses at home to open the series, but received two goals from forward Kyle Connor, a better performance from Connor Hellebuyck in goal, and held on to a third-period lead in Sunday’s 6-3 triumph.
San Jose at Vegas 10:30 PM ET
The Vegas Golden Knights' second line is outplaying their first, but that's perfectly fine given that Mark Stone, Paul Stastny and Max Pacioretty are outperforming the rest of the league. The Golden Knights will look for more production from that potent trio Tuesday when they play Game 4 of their Western Conference first-round series versus the visiting San Jose Sharks.