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.
Tonight’s Stanley Cup 2nd Round Game:
Rangers @ Pens at 6 pm. Wild @ Hawks at 8:30 pm.
Canadiens 4 Bruins 3 in OT (Montreal leads series 1-0):
Montreal Gazette: Subban, Price steal spotlight in opener.
Boston Herald: Bruins dominate, but Habs steal Game 1.
Other Cup news:
CBC: Western Conference semifinals preview.
Globe and Mail: Fresh round of rivalries should keep postseason intense.
NHL.com: Seven early Conn Smythe Trophy candidates.
Other NHL news:
Globe and Mail: Canucks try to pick up pieces of shattered Tortorella experiment.
Globe and Mail: No need for San Jose Sharks to pitch Wilson overboard just yet.