Lightning, Bruins, Avalanche, Flyers eye clinching series

[ASFN Admin]

One victory away from advancing in the NHL playoffs, the Tampa Bay Lightning, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche and Philadelphia Flyers feel a sense of urgency to finish the task as soon as possible. ''I have no doubt this group will be ready,'' Lightning forward Blake Coleman said Tuesday, looking ahead to Tampa Bay's opportunity to oust the Columbus Blue Jackets on Wednesday (NBCSN, 12 p.m. EDT) in Toronto. The Bruins and Flyers also have a chance to advance in the Eastern Conference with Game 5 victories, with Boston looking to send Carolina home (NBCSN, 4 p.m.) and Philadelphia a win away from eliminating Montreal (NBCSN, 8 p.m.).

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