While there was much anticipation in Boston, Ottawa and Los Angeles Thursday, home fans went home disappointed in each of those cities as the Sabres got a leg up on the Bruins and Hurricanes and Avalanche moved to within a win of advancing to round two.

Vic and Neil discuss the matchups and set up a trio of third games Friday, which includes the first-ever home playoff game for the Utah Mammoth.

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