2009 Playoffs: Round 1

Carolina Defeats New Jersey In Seven Games — AP Photo/Bill Kostroun

New Jersey Devils fans react as Carolina Hurricanes' Rod Brind'Amour, left, celebrates with Jussi Jokinen after Jokinen scored during the third period, Tuesday, April 28, 2009, in Newark, N.J. Jokinen's goal tied the game and the Hurricanes beat the Devils 4-3 to advance to the next round.

Capitals Ends Rangers Season

Washington Capitals center Sergei Fedorov, center, celebrates with teammates and countrymen Alex Ovechkin, left, and Viktor Kozlov following his go-ahead goal against the New York Rangers during the third period of Game 7, Tuesday, April 28, 2009, in Washington. The Capitals won 2-1.

Ducks Finish Off Sharks In Six Games

Anaheim Ducks center Todd Marchant, left, congratulates goalie Jonas Hiller after the Ducks' 4-1 win against the San Jose Sharks in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, April 27, 2009. The Ducks finish off top-ranked Sharks in Game 6.

Chicago Defeats Calgary In Five Games

The Chicago Blackhawks' Dustin Byfuglien, left, celebrates the team's third goal as Calgary Flames goalie Miikka Kiprusoff looks on during second period in Calgary, Monday, April 27, 2009. The Blackhawks beat the Flames 4-1 to win the series.

Washington vs. New York: Game 6

The Washington Capitals celebrate a goal by Tom Poti as New York Rangers' Marc Staal (18) Lauri Korpikowski (29), goaltender Henrik Lunqvist (30) and Dan Girardi (5) react during the first period, Sunday, April 26, 2009 at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Capitals beat the Rangers 5-3 to even the series 3-3.

Carolina vs. New Jersey: Game 6

The Carolina Hurricanes' Tuomo Ruutu (15), shoots as New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur and Johnny Oduya (29), defend during the first period in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, April 26, 2009. Carolina won 4-0 to tie the series at 3 games apiece.

Penguins Eliminates the Flyers in 6 Games

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby celebrates his goal as Philadelphia Flyers goalie Martin Biron, looks at the puck in the second period on Saturday, April 25, 2009, in Philadelphia. The Penguins eliminated the Flyers with a 5-3 victory Saturday in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first-round series.

Chicago vs. Calgary: Game 5

Chicago Blackhawks' Duncan Keith , left, and Calgary Flames' Curtis Glencross, right, battle for the puck as Chicago Blackhawks' goalie Nikolai Khabibulin protects the goal during the third period of Game 5, Saturday, April 25, 2009, in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 5-1.

San Jose vs. Anaheim: Game 5

Anaheim Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller lies in the net after San Jose Sharks center Patrick Marleau, left rear, scored the winning goal in overtime, Saturday, April 25, 2009, in San Jose, Calif. At left is center Joe Thornton. The Sharks defeated the Ducks 3-2. Anaheim leads the series 3 games to 2.

Washington vs. New York: Game 5

Washington Capitals right wing Matt Bradley (10) scores on New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) during the first period of Game 5 in Washington, Friday, April 24, 2009. The Capitals won 4-0.

San Jose vs. Anaheim: Game 4

San Jose Sharks defenseman Brad Lukowich, center, checks Anaheim Ducks right wing Bobby Ryan to the ice as goalie Evgeni Nabokov, looks on during the first period in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, April 23, 2009. The Ducks defeated top-seeded San Jose Sharks' with their 4-0 victory.

Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh: Game 5

The Pittsburgh Penguins' Jordan Staal (11) collides with the Philadelphia Flyers' Andrew Alberts (41) during the third period on Thursday, April 23, 2009. The Flyers won 3-0 to fend off elimination in Game 5.

Carolina vs. New Jersey: Game 5

The New Jersey Devils' David Clarkson (23) celebrates his goal with Brian Rolston (12) as Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward and teammate Joni Pitkanen (25), react during the second period, Thursday, April 23, 2009 in Newark, N.J. The Devils beat the Hurricanes 1-0 and lead the series 3-2.

Detroit Sweeps Columbus

Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood, front, deflects the puck as Columbus Blue Jackets' Jason Chimera (25) looks on during the third period of Game 4, Thursday, April 23, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. The Red Wings won 6-5 to sweep the Blue Jackets.

Chicago vs. Calgary: Game 4

The Calgary Flames' Eric Nystrom, foreground, celebrates his game-winning goal against the Chicago Blackhawks with teammate Todd Bertuzzi during the third period in Calgary, Alberta, Wednesday, April 22, 2009. The Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-4, tying the series at 2-2.

Bruins Sweep Habs

Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas, center, Stephane Yelle, left, and Michael Ryder celebrate their team's victory over the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4, Wednesday, April 22, 2009 in Montreal. The Bruins beat the Canadiens 4-1 to sweep the best of seven series 4-0.

Vancouver Sweeps St. Louis 4-0

The Vancouver Canucks' Daniel Sedin (22) can't get his stick on a loose puck as St. Louis Blues goalie Chris Mason, left, Barret Jackman and Brad Winchester (15) defend during the third period in Game 4, Tuesday, April 21, 2009, in St. Louis. Vancouver won the game 3-2 to take the series 4-0.

Detroit vs. Columbus: Game 3

The Detroit Red Wings' Tomas Holmstrom, left, reacts after scoring a goal on Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Steve Mason during the first period, Tuesday, April 21, 2009, in Columbus, Ohio. Henrik Zetterberg scored two goals and the reigning Stanley Cup champions dominated from beginning to end to beat the Blue Jackets 4-1 and grab a 3-0 series lead.

Boston vs. Montreal: Game 3

The Boston Bruins' P.J. Axelsson gets a glove in the face from Montreal Canadiens defenseman Ryan O'Byrne during the first period of Game 3, Monday, April 20, 2009 in Montreal. Tim Thomas made 23 saves to lead Boston to a 4-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens.

St. Louis vs. Vancouver: Game 3

The Vancouver Canucks' Steve Bernier (18) celebrates his goal with teammates Henrik Sedin, left, and Kevin Bieksa, right, against the St. Louis Blues in the third period, Sunday, April 19, 2009 in St. Louis. The Canucks won 3-2.