Note: Reminder that if any Stanley Cup Playoff games go to overtime, we will be having our CompuStitch Embroidery Design #ICOTPOOL contest. Similar to the #ICGWG contest in that you pick one player (total) from either team and @ tweet us (@illegalcurve) with your selection as well as the hashtag #ICOTPOOL. Winner gets IC Gear so always ensure you send in a pick and following the game be sure to check out the IC Contest Winner page to see if you’ve been selected.
Today’s Stanley Cup 2nd Round Game:
Wild at Blackhawks @ 2:00 pm. Rangers at Penguins @ 6:30 pm.
Bruins 5 Canadiens 2 (Series tied 1-1):
Boston Herald: Stunning rally in 3rd period earns Bruins home split.
Boston Herald: P.K. Subban defends Bruins fans, Boston.
Montreal Gazette: ‘We didn’t play a full 60 minutes’.
Kings 3 Ducks 2 in OT (Kings lead series 1-0):
L.A. Times: Marian Gaborik helps Kings beat Ducks in overtime.
Orange County Register: Ducks have reason to be encouraged (subscription required).
Other Cup news:
CBC: Crosby grinding through lengthy goal drought.
ESPN Chicago: Smith tuning up the playoffs.
AHL Playoffs – IceCaps news:
The Telegram: IceCaps to face Norfolk Admirals in second round.