Playoffs 2000

Detroit vs. Colorado

Peter Forsberg fires a bullet past Chris Osgood.
avi: 568 k
Real: 56.6 | ISDN | T1

Detroit vs. Colorado

Larry Murphy scores the short-handed goal.
avi: 690 k Real: 56.6 | ISDN | T1

The Avengers

The Stanley Cup is filled with blood. These are the guys who spill it.
First round not bad, not ideal for league
So, there won't be a dream final four matchup out West. The league can't be overly thrilled about that.

Chat wrap: Barry Melrose
ESPN's NHL analyst chatted about Ray Bourque's injury, containing Jaromir Jagr and more.
Chat wrap: ABC's John Davidson
The NHL commentator tackled your playoff questions during Saturday's games.
Chat wrap: Bill Clement
ESPN's NHL analyst talked playoffs and addressed all the controversy in Philadelphia.



As in 1999, the Avs eliminated the Red Wings.

Once again, Avs
end Wings' season
Detroit was desperate, but Colorado was better. Just when it appeared the Wings would mount a challenge Friday, Shjon Podein scored a third-period insurance goal to give the Avs a 4-2 Game 5 win and a 4-1 series victory. The Avs will play the Stars or Sharks.

Avs' Messier comfortable with dual role

News and notes from around the playoffs

THE SERIES
Message Board
Series Breakdown
Goalie Matchup
Turning Point
Video Highlights

THE GAMES

Thurs., April 27
Avs 2, Wings 0
Recap | Box Score

Sat., April 29
Avs 3, Wings 1
Recap | Box Score

Mon., May 1
Wings 3, Avs 1
Recap | Box Score

Wed., May 3
Avs 3, Wings 2 (OT)
Recap | Box Score

Fri., May 5
Avs 4, Wings 2
Recap | Box Score

MORE COVERAGE

In the Corners: Life without Bourque The Avs can win without Ray Bourque, but it won't be easy because they depend on the steady defenseman.		Detroit needs Yzerman to score The Red Wings need to do a lot of things to get back in the series with the Avs. Getting goals from Steve Yzerman would be one of them.
Red Wings come home flying low Detroit, down 2-0 to Colorado, hopes home ice for Game 3 can turn the series around.