Three NHL series concluded: Philadelphia eliminated Pittsburgh 4-2 with a 1-0 OT Game 6 win on Cam York's late winner (Pens fell short of historic 0-3 comeback); Anaheim eliminated Edmonton 4-2 with a 5-2 Game 6 (3 goals in <7 min Q1, McDavid + Draisaitl out in Round 1 again); Minnesota eliminated Dallas 4-2 with a 5-2 Game 6 (Quinn Hughes 2G including series-winner). Vegas mounted stunning comeback against Utah, taking Games 4 and 5 in OT (G5: 5-4 2OT, Howden short-handed winner) to lead 3-2 with Game 6 in Salt Lake City Friday. NBA: Knicks set NBA playoff record for largest halftime lead (47 points) in 140-89 Game 6 demolition of Atlanta to advance 4-2; 76ers forced Game 7 with 106-93 over Boston in Philly Thursday. Cavs took 3-2 lead with 125-120 OT-style win at home (Harden + Mobley 23 each). Stanley Cup model: Vegas jumped from 2.6% to 12.7% Cup probability; Utah collapsed from 6.5% to 1.6%; Philly + Minny + Anaheim all secured advance (slight bumps). Colorado tops at 30.8%.
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