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 3rd Round Games:
Rangers at Canadiens @ 7 pm.
Kings 5 Blackhawks 2 (LA leads series 3-1):
LA Times: Kings look like the regal deal, beat Chicago 5-2 for 3-1 series lead.
Chicago Tribune: Blackhawks lack urgency.
Stanley Cup news:
CBC: Carey Price in full gear before Canadiens practice.
Montreal Gazette: Odds aren’t good for desperate Habs.
ESPN: Derek Stepan travels to Montreal.
NHL news:
Washington Post: Ex-Caps employee rips new GM.
Washington Post: Capitals name MacLellan GM, Trotz coach.
AHL Playoffs – Eastern Conference Finals (IceCaps vs. Penguins):
The Telegram: IceCaps by the numbers.
Scranton Times-Tribune: Fast forwards pave way.