Every game in a Stanley Cup playoff series counts the same, but Game 5 in a 2-2 battle feels a little different.
It represents a chance to put your opponent's back against the wall and bring yourself to within one game of advancement. That is the opportunity that sits in front of the St. Louis Blues and the Minnesota Wild on Friday after the two teams split the first four games.
Elsewhere, the Ottawa Senators and the Pittsburgh Penguins both face 3-1 deficits in their respective Stanley Cup playoff series and will be sent home if they lose. It is a testament to the importance of Game 5 in the matchup between the Blues and the Wild that the possibility of impending doom for the 2015 championship dreams of two franchises isn’t even the most enticing part of Friday’s schedule.
With that in mind, here is a look at the postseason slate for Friday and beyond before digging into a preview for the St. Louis-Minnesota showdown.
Friday Matchup to Watch: Minnesota Wild at St. Louis Blues
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