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NHL Playoffs Daily 2021: Colorado Avalanche, Carolina Hurricanes begin their quests

Two overtime games, and one absolute barnburner in front of a wild crowd in Florida. The road teams went 3-0. No one held more than a one-goal lead. The second day of the 2021 Stanley Cup playoffs brought the heat. And to think, half of the series haven't even started yet.

Two of those series yet to start involve No. 1 seeds. The Colorado Avalanche were the top team in the West Division, and also took home the Presidents' Trophy as the No. 1 overall seed. They'll begin their series against the St.