What took Kings coach Jim Hiller so long to make a change in net for this series? Not sure why he didn't allow David Rittich to start originally as he had much better regular-season numbers than Cam Talbot, who was pretty awful in first three games. Rittich faced the Oilers in LA on Feb. 10 and shut them out.

The Canucks are being forced to use third-string goalie Arturs Silovs in his playoff debut because of injuries to the top two guys. We knew No. 1 Thatcher Demko was hurt, but No. 2 Casey DeSmith apparently was injured in his Game 3 victory. Nashville largely dominated in that loss as it was.

Seattle tries for the sweep and certainly has the right pitcher on the hill for it in Logan Gilbert (2-0, 1.87 ERA). His ERA at home is 1.32 and during the day it's 1.17. Counterpart Brandon Pfaadt has a 5.73 road ERA.

I realize this is being played at a higher elevation in Mexico City than even Denver but 16.5 runs? Granted, there were 16 scored in Game 1. The Rox are sitting a few regulars like Charlie Blackmon against Houston's Framber Valdez, who returns from injury.

Here we thought the Avalanche were going to be at a major goaltending disadvantage in the series, but it has been Winnipeg's Connor Hellebuyck, the likely Vezina winner, who has been lousy. His defense also will be down a key player in Brenden Dillon due to injury. He has three assists in the series and was plus-20 during the regular season.

Wow the Guardians are so much better than I thought they would be. But can't say I think much of today's pitcher Ben Lively. Good numbers this year but a journeyman for a reason. Atlanta seemed to come out of last night's extra-inning loss in better bullpen shape as well.

Unless Bell's palsy affects the ability to run, shoot or jump -- I thought it was a green pepper species -- then it should not matter Joel Embiid apparently had/has it. Clearly didn't in Game 3. And he basically just Namath-ed the series, so his legacy is on the line at least in Game 4 now. The only guarantee I have made in my life? That I meet Katarina Witt. Still waiting yet somehow I have met Tonya Harding in person. What else should I expect at a monster truck rally? (Not usually my thing but long story. Yes, I did ask her to hit my leg and she did. No interest in meeting Nancy Kerrigan.) Philly should be up 2-1.

So the new me ... when I see things going sideways and upsets galore I'm just gonna pass and take the day off. That said, Braves only -170 at home? Think a have-to situation.