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OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators's playoff push will face a critical test as they head out on a five-game road trip without their top two goaltenders.

It didn’t take goalie Mackenzie Blackwood long to establish himself as the Colorado Avalanche’s starter for the present and future after signing a five-year $26.25 million contract extension on Friday.

Pittsburgh Penguins (16-15-5, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (13-15-7, in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Saturday, 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia Flyers (15-16-4, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Anaheim Ducks (13-16-4, in the Pacific Division) Anaheim, California; Saturday, 4 p.m.

New York Rangers (16-17-1, in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (19-11-2, in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the New York Rangers in Eastern Conference play.

Montreal Canadiens (14-17-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (22-12-2, in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Saturday, 1 p.m.

Edmonton Oilers (21-11-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (19-10-5, in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Saturday, 4 p.m.

The Detroit Red Wings fired coach Derek Lalonde on Thursday and named Todd McLellan as his replacement, a major change by general manager Steve Yzerman more than a third of the way through another disappointing season in the place known as “Hockeytow

Boston Bruins (19-13-4, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (14-15-6, in the Metropolitan Division) Columbus, Ohio; Friday, 7 p.m.

Vegas Golden Knights (23-8-3, in the Pacific Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (11-20-6, in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Friday, 10:30 p.m.