With the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs starting last Thursday, here are some key moments from the weekend.
- P.K. Subban and the Canadians steal game one in OT against Boston, Bruins dominant third period ties up the series game 2.
- Bryan Bickell earning his keep for Chicago, the hardnose winger has 5 goals and 8 points this post season, he had 15 points during the regular season.
- Blackhawks look dominant in 5-2,4-1 victories at home thanks to a powerful offense, and the stellar goaltending of Corey Crawford.
- The Rangers will play their fifth game in a week, in their third different city, as their series (1-1) with the Penguins continues tonight at Madison Square Garden.
- It took the Kings overtime in game one for the win of the first ever playoff ‘Freeway Series’ game, thanks to Marian Gaborik.
- Vezina Finalist, Tuukka Rask, leads all active goalies with a .939 save percentage, 1.71 goals against average, and one shut out.
- The Rangers have converted on 8.1 percent of their power plays, last among the eight remaining playoff teams. Opened game two with three power plays in the first 12 minutes of the game.
- No shortage of goals for Blackhawks, the high powered offense, Patrick Kane has 5, Jonathan Toews has 4, Bickell has 5, and combine Hossa, Sharp, and Kieth have 5 goals.
- Non-playoff news Hurricanes fire head coach Kirk Muller, 80-80-27, after not making the playoffs since 2009.
- Also last week John Tortorella was fired from his head coach position by the Vancouver Canucks.
- Sidney Crosby, Ryan Getzlaf, and Claude Giroux named finalists for the Ted Lindsay award.
Monday Night Predictions
Penguins 4-2 and Ducks 3-2 OT
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