Barely Over Time … Eastern Conference Finals Game 2
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The Penguins beat the Lightning 40 seconds into overtime to even the series 1-1.
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Offseason Priorities: Edmonton Oilers
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Peter Chiarelli has a roster to reset in Edmonton. Can he and coach Todd McLellan finally get the Oilers out of the basement?
Mediocre on Both Grounds … Western Conference Finals Game 1
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The Blues were able to make the first game of home ice matter, luckily taking away a 2-1 victory from the Sharks on the back of Brian Elliott
Offseason Priorities: Toronto Maple Leafs
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The Maple Leafs are the first overall pick, and will likely take Auston Matthews. With the rumors circulated that Stamkos could be considering a move back North, maybe it’s time for Lou and Babcock to figure out what to do with the current roster.
The First One Always Hurts … Eastern Conference Final Game 1
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The Lightning survived an injury filled first period to beat the Penguins 3-1 and take a 1-0 series lead.
Embarrassing and the Embarrassment of Riches … Nashville Predators vs. San Jose Sharks Game 7
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The Sharks kicked a dead horse and beat the Predators 5-0 to secure a Western Conference Final berth. They move on to face the St. Louis Blues.
Messin’ With Texas … Dallas Stars vs. St. Louis Blues Game 7
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The Blues easily defeated the Stars in Game 7 6-1. St. Louis moves to the next round to take on the winner of the Sharks and Predators Game 7. This proves that in fact, the Stars at night are dull and dim whenever they have to be over big old dumb stupid Texas.
Delaying the Inevitable … Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Game 6
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The Penguins beat the Capitals 4-3 in OT after the Caps got a three goal come back in the second and third. The Penguins move on to face the Tampa Bay Lightning in the ECF. It’s not Braden Holtby’s fault.
Again? Really? … San Jose Sharks vs. Nashville Predators Game 6
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The Predators came back and won 4-3 in OT to force a Game 7 against the Sharks
“Ki Yippee Yi” … Dallas Stars vs. St. Louis Blues Game 6
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The Stars held out 3-2 to force a Game 7 against the Blues