A lucky goal by Nathan MacKinnon and a relentless offensive effort saved the Avalanche from elimination, setting up a dramatic Game 7 in Dallas.

All eight Western Conference playoff teams began the week tied in their series 2-2, an indication these Stanley Cup playoffs were just beginning, even if Dallas felt like it had been steamrolled by a runaway Avalanche most of the first four games.

The Leafs’ triumph was quickly followed by a similar result for the Vegas Golden Knights, who also advanced after closing out the Minnesota Wild with a 3-2 victory. Mark Stone p