Stanley Cup Playoff Papers

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 Games:

None.

Canadiens 3 Bruins 1 (Montreal wins series 4-3):

Montreal Gazette:  Habs spank archrival Bruins in Game 7.

Montreal Gazette:  Gritty Canadiens refuse to be pushed around.

CBC:  Did You See That? Weise claims Lucic threatened him.

Boston Herald:  Season ends in frustration for top trio.

Boston Herald:  Admirable behavior for playoff matchup.

Kings 2 Ducks 1 (Series tied 3-3):

LA Times:  Kings hang on to force Game 7 with 2-1 victory over Ducks.

Orange County Register:  Gibson takes loss, blame, but series isn’t done.

Orange County Register:  After witnessing Game 6, all is OK.

Other Cup news:

CBC:  Corey Crawford’s steady play keys Blackhawks’ playoff run.