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.
Murats Ates shared his insight on the Jets in this chat with Hustler.
The Swedish prospect is heading "home" as he spent a few years living in Columbus.
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Recap of the game.
The reigning Hart Trophy winner shared his thoughts after a very disappointing season.