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:
Canadiens at Bruins @ 6:00 pm (Series tied 2-2).
Ducks at Kings @ 8:30 pm (L.A leads series 2-1).
Rangers 5 Penguins 1 (Pittsburgh leads series 3-2):
New York Daily News: With Martin St. Louis in mourning, NY Rangers rout Penguins to force 6.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Malkin delivers some energy, then it fizzles.
Wild 4 Blackhawks 2 (Series tied 2-2):
Minneapolis Star-Tribune: Close to perfect game by Wild ties up series.
ESPN Chicago: Hawks stymied again on road; series tied.
Other Cup news:
CBC: Michel Therrien looks for more from Habs’ stars.
Other NHL news:
Globe and Mail: Stubborn NHL takes step forward with plans to test new technology.
Recap of the game.
Thoughts on the big 5-0 win.
Keeping you up-to-date with all the latest pro hockey news in Manitoba.
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