The New Jersey Devils celebrate after defeating the Florida Panthers on a goal by Adam Henrique, lower right, during the second overtime of Game 7 in a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series, in Sunrise, Fla., Wednesday, April 26, 2012. The rookie scored his second goal of the game at 3:47 of the second overtime to give the New Jersey Devils a 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers.
New Jersey vs. Florida : Game 7 - Devils top Panthers
New Jersey Devils' goalie Martin Brodeur (30) and Florida Panthers' Tomas Kopecky (82) wait for a puck during the third period of Game 7 in a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series in Sunrise, Fla., Thursday, April 26, 2012. The Devils won 3-2.
New Jersey vs. Florida : Game 7 - Devils top Panthers
New Jersey Devils' Stephen Gionta (11) celebrates his goal during the second period of Game 7 in a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series in Sunrise, Fla., Wednesday, April 26, 2012, against the Florida Panthers.
Ottawa vs. NY Rangers : Game 7 - Rangers beat Senators to advance
Ottawa Senators' Daniel Alfredsson, center, of Sweden, shakes hands with New York Rangers' John Mitchell (34) and Ryan McDonagh (27) after the Rangers defeated the Senators 2-1 in Game 7 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series on Thursday, April 26, 2012, in New York.
Ottawa vs. NY Rangers : Game 7 - Rangers beat Senators to advance
New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist, right, of Sweden, makes a save during the third period of Game 7 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Ottawa Senators, Thursday, April 26, 2012, in New York. Lundqvist made 26 saves and the Rangers eliminated the eighth-seeded Senators -- completing a rally from a 3-2 hole after losing Game 5 as the Rangers won 2-1.
Ottawa vs. NY Rangers : Game 7 - Rangers beat Senators to advance
Members of the New York Rangers celebrate a goal by Marc Staal, second from right, as Ottawa Senators' Kyle Turris, second from left, gets caught in the celebration during the second period of Game 7 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series on Thursday, April 26, 2012, in New York. Defensemen Staal and Dan Girardi scored 4:18 apart in the second period.
Washington vs. Boston : Game 7 - Capitals eliminate Bruins
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin shakes hands with Boston Bruins' Brad Marchand (63) as Milan Lucic (17) approaches after the Capitals' 2-1 victory in overtime in Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, in Boston on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. It was the first time in NHL history that a playoff series had seven games determined by one goal. Four of the games went to overtime, and two others were decided with less than two minutes left in regulation.
Washington vs. Boston : Game 7 - Capitals eliminate Bruins
Washington Capitals right wing Joel Ward, center, is congratulated by teammates after his game-winning goal against the Boston Bruins during overtime of Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Boston, Wednesday, April 25, 2012. The Capitals won 2-1. From left with Ward are Karl Alzner, John Carlson and Nicklas Backstrom.
Washington vs. Boston : Game 7 - Capitals eliminate Bruins
Boston Bruins center Chris Kelly (23) skates away as Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby (70); center Marcus Johansson (90), of Sweden; and left wing Jason Chimera (25) celebrate the Capitals' 2-1 win in overtime in Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, in Boston on Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Holtby stopped 31 shots for Washington in the seventh one-goal game of the series.
New Jersey vs. Florida : Game 6
New Jersey Devils' Travis Zajac (19) is congratulated by teammates after his overtime goal in Game 6 of a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff series against the Florida Panthers, April 24, 2012, in Newark, N.J. Zajac scored at 5:39 of overtime and the Devils avoided elimination and sent yet another Eastern Conference first-round series to a seventh game with a 3-2 victory over the Panthers.
New Jersey vs. Florida : Game 6
New Jersey Devils' Ilya Kovalchuk celebrates after scoring a goal against the Florida Panthers during the second period of Game 6 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, April 24, 2012, in Newark, N.J.
Chicago vs. Phoenix : Game 6 - Coyotes win franchise's first playoff series
Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mike Smith (41) celebrates with teammates after the Coyotes defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 4-0 in Game 6 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Chicago, April 23, 2012. The Coyotes captured a first-round series for the first time since moving to Phoenix for the 1996-97 season. It is the first series triumph for the franchise since 1987 when it was still in Winnipeg as the Jets.
Chicago vs. Phoenix : Game 6 - Coyotes win franchise's first playoff series
Mike Smith (41) of the Phoenix Coyotes makes a save in the first period against the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 6 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Chicago, April 23, 2012. Smith made 39 saves, frustrating the Blackhawks by stopping shots from all angles and body positions -- especially early in the game when he faced an onslaught -- as the Coyotes won 4-0 to wrap up the first-round series in six games.
Ottawa vs. NY Rangers : Game 6
New York Rangers' Chris Kreider (20) celebrates with goaltender Henrik Lundquist (30) after the Rangers defeated the Ottawa Senators 3-2 in Game 6 of a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series, in Ottawa, Ontario, April 23, 2012. The series heads back to New York for Game 7. It's the first Game 7 in any sport at Madison Square Garden in 17 years.
Ottawa vs. NY Rangers : Game 6
New York Rangers' Derek Stepan (21) celebrates a New York goal against the Ottawa Senators during the second period of Game 6 of a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series, in Ottawa, Ontario, April 23, 2012. Stepan had a goal and two assists as New York staved off elimination with a 3-2 victory.
Los Angeles vs. Vancouver : Game 5 - Kings knock out Canucks
Los Angeles Kings' Jarret Stoll, right, and Dwight King celebrate after Stoll scored the game-winning goal against Vancouver Canucks' goalie Cory Schneider during the first overtime period of game 5 of an NHL Western Conference quarterfinal Stanley Cup playoff hockey series in Vancouver, British Columbia on April 22, 2012. Los Angeles won the series 4 games to 1.
Los Angeles vs. Vancouver : Game 5 - Kings knock out Canucks
Vancouver Canucks' Henrik Sedin, lower right, skates to the bench as Los Angeles Kings' Colin Fraser, from left, Rob Scuderi, Brad Richardson and Drew Doughty celebrate Richardson's goal during the third period of game 5 of an NHL Western Conference quarterfinal Stanley Cup playoff hockey series in Vancouver, British Columbia on April 22, 2012. Stoll beat Cory Schneider at 4:27 of overtime to give Los Angeles a 2-1 victory over Vancouver, knocking out the top-seeded Canucks in five games in the Western Conference first-round series.
Washington vs. Boston : Game 6
Members of the Boston Bruins including Brad Marchand (63), David Krejci (46), Milan Lucic (17), Dennis Seidenberg (44) and Chris Kelly (23) celebrate with Tyler Seguin, top left, after Seguin scored the game-winning goal to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 in overtime in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, April 22, 2012, in Washington.
Washington vs. Boston : Game 6
Boston Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference (21) celebrates his goal with David Krejci (46), of the Czech Republic, during the third period of Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals, April 22, 2012, in Washington.
Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh : Game 6 - Flyers advance
Philadelphia Flyers' Claude Giroux, left, and Jakub Voracek, right, celebrate a goal by Scott Hartnell against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, April 22, 2012, in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh : Game 6 - Flyers advance
Philadelphia Flyers' Danny Briere celebrates his goal during the second period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins, April 22, 2012, in Philadelphia. The Flyers won 5-1 to advance.
Chicago vs. Phoenix : Game 5
Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews (19) celebrates his game-winning goal as teammate Bryan Bickell (29) joins him in celebration, as Phoenix Coyotes' Rostislav Klesla (16), of the Czech Republic, and Mike Smith skate away during overtime in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Saturday, April 21, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. The Blackhawks defeated the Coyotes 2-1.
Chicago vs. Phoenix : Game 5
Chicago Blackhawks' Viktor Stalberg (25), of Sweden, sends a shot at Phoenix Coyotes' Mike Smith (41), who makes the save, during the second period in Game 5 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Saturday, April 21, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz.
San Jose vs. St. Louis : Game 5 - Blues eliminate Sharks
St. Louis Blues right wing Jamie Langenbrunner, left, celebrates after scoring on an assist from Scott Nichol, right, against the San Jose Sharks during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round hockey playoff series, Saturday, April 21, 2012, in St. Louis. The Blues won 3-1 and won the series 4-1.
San Jose vs. St. Louis : Game 5 - Blues eliminate Sharks
St. Louis Blues' Patrik Berglund (21), of Sweden, celebrates as a shot by teammate David Perron (not shown) scores past San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi, of Finland, and Colin White (5) during the third period in Game 5 of an NHL first-round playoff series hockey game on Saturday, April 21, 2012, in St. Louis. The Blues won 3-1 and won the series 4-1.
Ottawa vs. NY Rangers : Game 5
Ottawa Senators goaltender Craig Anderson makes a save against the New York Rangers during the second period of Game 5 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round hockey playoff series, Saturday, April 21, 2012, at New York's Madison Square Garden. Anderson saved 41 shots as the Senators beat the Rangers 1-0.
Ottawa vs. NY Rangers : Game 5
Ottawa Senators' Jason Spezza, left, scores a goal against New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist, of Sweden, during the first period of Game 5 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round hockey playoff series, Saturday, April 21, 2012, at New York's Madison Square Garden.
New Jersey vs. Florida : Game 5
As fans, background, react, Florida Panthers' players Shawn Matthias (18), Ed Jovanovski (55) and Tyson Strachan (23) help Scottie Upshall (19) celebrate his goal during the third period of Game 5 in a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series against the New Jersey Devils in Sunrise, Fla., Saturday, April 21, 2012. The Panthers won 3-0.
New Jersey vs. Florida : Game 5
Florida Panthers' Brian Campbell (51) celebrates with Kris Versteeg (32) after Versteeg scored the first goal of the game during the second period of Game 5 in a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series in Sunrise, Fla., Saturday, April 21, 2012, against the New Jersey Devils.
Washington vs. Boston : Game 5
Washington Capitals' Troy Brouwer celebrates his winning goal with teammate Marcus Johansson (90) during the third period of Washington's 4-3 win over the Boston Bruins in Game 5 in a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series in Boston Saturday, April 21, 2012.
Washington vs. Boston : Game 5
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, left, is hit by Boston Bruins' Dennis Seidenberg during the second period of Game 5 in a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series in Boston Saturday, April 21, 2012.
Detroit vs. Nashville : Game 5 - Predators advance
Nashville Predators center David Legwand (11) scores a goal as Detroit Red Wings players Niklas Kronwall (55), of Sweden, and Valtteri Filppula (51), of Finland, try to block his path in the third period of Game 5 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series on Friday, April 20, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. Legwand scored 13 seconds into the third period, and the Predators advanced to the Western Conference semifinals with a 2-1 victory over the Red Wings on Friday night.
Detroit vs. Nashville : Game 5 - Predators advance
The Nashville Predators celebrate their 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings in Game 5 of a first-round NHL Stanley Cup hockey playoff series on Friday, April 20, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. The Predators won the series 4-1.
Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh : Game 5
Jaromir Jagr (68) of the Philadelphia Flyers handles the puck in front of Marc-Andre Fleury (29) of the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Consol Energy Center on April 20, 2012 in Pittsburgh. Fleury turned aside 24 shots - a dozen in a frantic third period - and the Penguins fended off elimination with a 3-2 comeback victory.
Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh : Game 5
Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc Andre-Fleury (29) celebrates a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 5 of an opening-round NHL hockey playoff series with teammates Jordan Staal (11) and Evgeni Malkin (71) in Pittsburgh, Friday, April 20, 2012. The Flyers lead the best of seven series three games to two.
San Jose vs. St. Louis : Game 4
St. Louis Blues right wing B.J. Crombeen (26) is congratulated by left wing David Perron, left, after scoring against the San Jose Sharks during the first period in Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round hockey playoff series, April 19, 2012, in San Jose, Calif. Crombeen and Andy McDonald scored and the Blues moved one win away from the second round of the playoffs, beating the Sharks 2-1 in Game 4 on Thursday to take a 3-1 series lead.
San Jose vs. St. Louis : Game 4
St. Louis Blues goalie Brian Elliott (1) blocks a shot by a San Jose Shark as Chris Stewart watches during the first period in Game 4 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round hockey playoff series, April 19, 2012, in San Jose, Calif. Elliott made 24 saves.
Washington vs. Boston : Game 4
Washington Capitals left wing Alexander Semin, center, celebrates his goal with left wing Alex Ovechkin, left, and center Keith Aucoin during the second period of Game 4 in a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series against the Boston Bruins, April 19, 2012, in Washington. Semin scored the go-ahead goal, leading the seventh-seeded Capitals to a 2-1 victory over the second-seeded Bruins.
Washington vs. Boston : Game 4
Washington Capitals goalie Braden Holtby makes a stop against Boston Bruins right wing Rich Peverley during the first period of Game 4 in a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series, April 19, 2012, in Washington. The rookie finished with 44 saves leading the Capitals to a 2-1 victory.
Chicago vs. Phoenix : Game 4
Phoenix Coyotes' Mikkel Boedker (89) celebrates with teammates after scoring his game-winning goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during overtime period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Chicago, April 19, 2012. Boedker scored in overtime for the second straight game as the Coyotes beat the Blackhawks 3-2.
Chicago vs. Phoenix : Game 4
Phoenix Coyotes' Mikkel Boedker (89) scores the game-winning goal against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) during the overtime period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Chicago, April 19, 2012. The Coyotes won 3-2.
Chicago vs. Phoenix : Game 4
Brandon Bollig (52) of the Chicago Blackhawks fights with Paul Bissonnette (12) of the Phoenix Coyotes in Game Four of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the United Center on April 19, 2012 in Chicago.
New Jersey vs. Florida : Game 4
The puck rolls in the crease behind New Jersey Devils goalie Martin Brodeur, center, as the Florida Panthers miss a chance to score during the first period of Game 4 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, April 19, 2012, in Newark, N.J. Devils' Anton Volchenkov (28) and Panthers' Sean Bergenheim (20) look on during the play. The 39-year-old bounced back from his shortest postseason performance with a record-setting 24th Stanley Cup playoff shutout, leading the New Jersey Devils to a 4-0 victory.
New Jersey vs. Florida : Game 4
New Jersey Devils players celebrate after Zach Parise scores a goal on Florida Panthers goalie Scott Clemmensen, left, during the second period of Game 4 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, April 19, 2012, in Newark, N.J. The Devils won a 4-0 victory over the Panthers, tying their first-round series at 2-all.
Los Angeles vs. Vancouver : Game 4
Vancouver Canucks center Henrik Sedin celebrates his goal during the third period of Game 4 in a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff series against the Los Angeles Kings, April 18, 2012, in Los Angeles. The top-seeded Canucks avoided a first-round sweep with a 3-1 victory.
Los Angeles vs. Vancouver : Game 4
Vancouver Canucks goalie Cory Schneider, left, makes a glove save in front of Los Angeles Kings center Colin Fraser during the second period of Game 4 in a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff series, April 18, 2012, in Los Angeles. Schneider made 43 saves in his first career playoff victory and the top-seeded Canucks avoided an embarrassing first-round sweep with a 3-1 victory in Game 4.
Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh : Game 4
Chris Kunitz (14) and Evgeni Malkin (71) of the Pittsburgh Penguins celebrate a powerplay goal by Kris Letang (58) (not shown) against the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on April 18, 2012 in Philadelphia. Pittsburgh won 10-3.
Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh : Game 4
Ilya Bryzgalov (30) of the Philadelphia Flyers stops Sidney Crosby (87) of the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first period in Game 4 in a of first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoffs hockey series at Wells Fargo Center on April 18, 2012 in Philadelphia. Crosby was one of seven different scorers for the Penguins, and one of four players with three points in the game as Pittsburgh won 10-3.
Ottawa vs. NY Rangers : Game 4
Ottawa Senators' Kyle Turris, left, celebrates his game-winning goal with Jim O'Brien as New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist looks down during overtime of Game 4 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Ottawa Senators in Ottawa, Ontario, April 18, 2012. The Senators won 3-2.
Ottawa vs. NY Rangers : Game 4
Ottawa Senators' Chris Neil (25), left, Kyle Turris, rear left, and Nick Foligno, right, celebrate a goal by Sergei Gonchar, not shown, as New York Rangers' Michael Del Zotto (4), goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30), Brandon Prust (8) and Marc Staal watch during the second period of Game 4 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Ottawa Senators in Ottawa, Ontario, April 18, 2012.
Chicago vs. Phoenix : Game 3
Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mike Smith (41) celebrates with Keith Yandle (3) after the Coyotes defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Chicago, Tuesday, April 17, 2012.
Chicago vs. Phoenix : Game 3
Phoenix Coyotes' Ray Whitney (13) celebrates with Mikkel Boedker (89) after the Coyotes defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 in Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Chicago, Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Boedker's shot from a difficult angle found its way into the net, ending an exhausting third overtime in three games, and sending the Coyotes to a 3-2 victory over the Blackhawks.
Detroit vs. Nashville : Game 4
Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) deflects a shot during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit, Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Rinne made 40 saves, and Kevin Klein scored a go-ahead goal 6:25 into the third period, lifting the Nashville Predators to a 3-1 win over Detroit on Tuesday and a 3-1 lead in the first-round Western Conference playoff series.
Detroit vs. Nashville : Game 4
Nashville Predators right wing Alexander Radulov (47) rushes to congratulate teammate Gabriel Bourque on his goal during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Red Wings in Detroit, Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Bourque broke a scoreless tie 1:55 into the third period lifting the Predators to a 3-1 win.
New Jersey vs. Florida : Game 3
Florida Panthers' Scottie Upshall, left, and New Jersey Devils' Steve Bernier fight during the first period of Game 3 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, Tuesday, April 17, 2012, in Newark, N.J. The Panthers rallied from an early three-goal deficit to defeat the New Jersey Devils 4-3.
New Jersey vs. Florida : Game 3
Florida Panthers' Dmitry Kulikov, top, of Russia, flips over New Jersey Devils' Dainius Zubrus, of Lithuania, during the second period of Game 3 of a first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series, Tuesday, April 17, 2012, in Newark, N.J. The Panthers rallied from an early three-goal deficit to defeat the New Jersey Devils 4-3.
Ottawa vs. NY Rangers : Game 3
New York Rangers' Brian Boyle, center, celebrates a goal during the third period of game three of first round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey action at the Scotiabank Place in Ottawa on Monday, April 16, 2012. Boyle scored for the third straight game to break a third-period tie as the Rangers beat the Senators 1-0.
Ottawa vs. NY Rangers : Game 3
New York Rangers' Henrik Lundqvist makes a save as he takes on the Ottawa Senators' during the third period of game three of first round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey action at the Scotiabank Place in Ottawa, April 16, 2012. Lundqvist made 39 saves for his fourth NHL playoff shutout.
Washington vs. Boston : Game 3
Boston Bruins left wing Brian Rolston (12) celebrates his goal with teammates Dennis Seidenberg (44), Zdeno Chara (33) and Chris Kelly (23) during the third period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Washington Capitals, April 16, 2012, in Washington. The Bruins won 4-3.
Washington vs. Boston : Game 3
Washington Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner (27) mixes it up with Boston Bruins left wing Milan Lucic (17), next to Bruins' Zdeno Chara (33), during the third period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, April 16, 2012, in Washington.
San Jose vs. St. Louis : Game 3
St. Louis Blues center Andy McDonald (10) scores past San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31), during the second period in Game 3 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round hockey playoff series, April 16, 2012 in San Jose, Calif. The Blues throttled the Sharks until the closing minutes of a 4-3 victory in Game 3 of their first-round series to take a 2-1 series lead.
San Jose vs. St. Louis : Game 3
St. Louis Blues center Jason Arnott, center, is congratulated by center Andy McDonald (10) and center Patrik Berglund (21) after scoring past the San Jose Sharks during the second period in Game 3 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round hockey playoff series, April 16, 2012 in San Jose, Calif. All three scored during the game.
Los Angeles vs. Vancouver : Game 3
Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown, second from left, celebrates scoring a goal with Kings defenseman Willie Mitchell (33), Kings defenseman Slava Voynov (26) and Kings center Anze Kopitar, second from right, as Vancouver Canucks defenseman Alexander Edler (23) and Canucks goalie Cory Schneider, far right, are dejected during the third period of Game 3 in a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff series in Los Angeles, April 15, 2012. The Kings won the game 1-0.
Los Angeles vs. Vancouver : Game 3
Vancouver Canucks right wing Alex Burrows (14) pins Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar of Yugoslavia to end a fight during the second period of Game 3 in a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff series in Los Angeles, April 15, 2012.
New Jersey vs. Florida : Game 2
Florida Panthers' Erik Gudbranson (44), Dmitry Kulikov (7) and Mike Weaver (43) celebrate after the third period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Sunrise, Fla., Sunday, April 15, 2012, against the New Jersey Devils. The Panthers won 4-2.
New Jersey vs. Florida : Game 2
Florida Panthers' Marcel Goc (57) and New Jersey Devils' Andy Greene (6) collide with Devils goalie Martin Brodeur (30) during the first period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Sunrise, Fla., Sunday, April 15, 2012.
Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh : Game 3
Philadelphia Flyers Wayne Simmonds, right, puts the puck past the reach of Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury for a goal during the second period of Game 3 in a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoffs hockey series, Sunday, April 15, 2012, in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh : Game 3
Philadelphia Flyers Claude Giroux, left, holds on to Pittsburgh Penguins Sidney Crosby as Kimmo Timonen, right, lands a punch to Crosby's jaw during the first period of Game 3 in a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoffs hockey series, Sunday, April 15, 2012, in Philadelphia.
Detroit vs. Nashville : Game 3
The Nashville Predators celebrate the goal by Sergei Kostitsyn (74) behind Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) during the third period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Detroit, April 15, 2012. The Predator defeated the Red Wings 3-2.
Detroit vs. Nashville : Game 3
Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35), of Finland, makes a glove-save during the third period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series against the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit, April 15, 2012.
Chicago vs. Phoenix : Game 2
Chicago Blackhawks' Dave Bolland celebrates a game-winning goal by teammate Bryan Bickell as Phoenix Coyotes' Mike Smith (41) stands in front of the goal during overtime in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, April 14, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. The Blackhawks defeated the Coyotes 4-3.
Chicago vs. Phoenix : Game 2
Chicago Blackhawks' Jonathan Toews, right, celebrates a late game-tying goal by teammate Patrick Sharp (not shown) as Phoenix Coyotes' Mike Smith, left, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson (23), of Sweden, show their frustration during the third period in Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, April 14, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz.
San Jose vs. St. Louis : Game 2
San Jose center Logan Couture (39) is sandwiched between Blues Alex Pietrangelo (27) and goaltender Brian Elliott during the second period in Game 2 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round hockey playoff series, April 14, 2012, in St. Louis. The Blues won 3-0.
San Jose vs. St. Louis : Game 2
St. Louis Blues' Vladimir Sobotka, top, goes flying into the goal over San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi, right, of Finland, and Blues' Scott Nichol (12) as Sharks' Dominic Moore (18) and Justin Braun (61) watch during the second period in Game 2 of an NHL Stanley Cup first-round hockey playoff series, April 14, 2012, in St. Louis.
Ottawa vs. NY Rangers : Game 2
Ottawa Senators right wing Chris Neil (25) celebrates with teammates Zack Smith (15) and Colin Greening (14) after scoring the game winning goal during the overtime period of Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series, April 14, 2012, in New York. The Ottawa Senators won the game 3-2 in overtime.
Ottawa vs. NY Rangers : Game 2
Ottawa Senators' Nick Foligno (71) hugs teammate Zenon Konopka (28) after scoring a goal on New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) during the third period of Game 2 of a first-round NHL hockey playoff series, April 14, 2012, in New York.
Washington vs. Boston : Game 2
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) celebrates his game-winning goal against the Boston Bruins during the second overtime period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Boston, April 14, 2012. The Capitals won 2-1, tying the series at 1-1.
Washington vs. Boston : Game 2
Braden Holtby (70) of the Washington Capitals stops a shot by Brad Marchand (63) of the Boston Bruins in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Garden on April 14, 2012 in Boston. The Capitals defeated the Boston Bruins 2-1 in double overtime.
Los Angeles vs. Vancouver : Game 2
Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown (23) celebrates his third goal of the night past the Vancouver Canucks during third period of Game Two of the first round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey action, at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, April, 13, 2012. Brown tied an NHL playoff record with two short-handed goals, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the top-seeded Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Friday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round series.
Los Angeles vs. Vancouver : Game 2
Los Angeles Kings center Colin Fraser (24) celebrates Kings center Trevor Lewis's goal (22) past Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo (1) as Canucks defenseman Kevin Bieksa (3) looks on during third period of Game Two of first round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey action at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, April, 13, 2012.
Detroit vs. Nashville : Game 2
Detroit Red Wings right wing Todd Bertuzzi (44) fights with Nashville Predators defenseman Shea Weber (6) in the first period of Game 2 of a Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Friday, April 13, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn.
Detroit vs. Nashville : Game 2
Detroit Red Wings defenseman Brad Stuart (23) and Nashville Predators right wing Patric Hornqvist (27), of Sweden, sprawl on the ice after Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) blocked a shot in the second period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Friday, April 13, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. The Red Wings won 3-2.
New Jersey vs. Florida : Game 1
New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur, Ilya Kovalchuk (17), Travis Zajaz (19) and Marek Zidlicky (2) celebrate their 3-2 win over the Florida Panthers in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Sunrise, Fla., Friday, April 13, 2012.
New Jersey vs. Florida : Game 1
As Florida Panthers' Brian Campbell (51) and New Jersey Devils' Stephen Gionta (11) battle, Panthers' Scottie Upshall goes over the wall and into the Panthers' bench during the third period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Sunrise, Fla., Friday, April 13, 2012. The Devils won 3-2.
Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh : Game 2
Claude Giroux (28) of the Philadelphia Flyers celebrates his second period goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Consol Energy Center on April 13, 2012 in Pittsburgh. Giroux had three goals and three assists to set a franchise record for points in a playoff game and Philadelphia rallied for a wild 8-5 victory.
Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh : Game 2
Zac Rinaldo (36) of the Philadelphia Flyers check Evgeni Malkin (71) of the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Consol Energy Center on April 13, 2012 in Pittsburgh.
Chicago vs. Phoenix : Game 1
Phoenix Coyotes' Michal Rozsival (32), Daymond Langkow (22) and Keith Yandle celebrate a goal by Taylor Pyatt, second from left, between Chicago Blackhawks' Jamal Mayers (22) and Niklas Hjalmarsson (4), of Sweden, during the second period in Game 1 of their NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Thursday, April 12, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes defeated the Blackhawks 3-2.
Chicago vs. Phoenix : Game 1
Phoenix Coyotes' Mike Smith (41) makes a save on a shot by Chicago Blackhawks' Marian Hossa (81), of Slovakia, as Blackhawks' Patrick Kane (88) and Coyotes' Adrian Aucoin (33) move in waiting for a rebound during the second period in Game 1 of their NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series Thursday, April 12, 2012, in Glendale, Ariz. The Coyotes defeated the Blackhawks 3-2.
San Jose vs. St. Louis : Game 1
San Jose Sharks' Martin Havlat, right, is congratulated by teammates Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) and Dan Boyle, center, after scoring the game-winning goal during the second overtime of Game 1 of their NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the St. Louis Blues, Thursday, April 12, 2012, in St. Louis. Havlat scored his second goal of the game 3:34 into the second overtime, giving the Sharks a 3-2 victory.
San Jose vs. St. Louis : Game 1
St. Louis Blues goalie Jaroslav Halak, top is sprayed by San Jose Sharks' Torrey Mitchell (17) and T.J. Galiardi (37) while stopping a puck during the second period of Game 1 of their NHL hockey first-round playoff series on Thursday, April 12, 2012, in St. Louis.
Washington vs. Boston : Game 1
Boston Bruins center Chris Kelly (23) celebrates his game-winning goal against the Washington Capitals with teammate Benoit Pouliot in overtime of Game 1 of their NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Boston, Thursday, April 12, 2012. The Bruins won 1-0.
Washington vs. Boston : Game 1
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, top, drops Boston Bruins defenseman Dennis Seidenberg (44) to the ice on a hard check during the second period of Game 1 of their NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series in Boston, Thursday, April 12, 2012.
Ottawa vs. NY Rangers : Game 1
New York Rangers' Brian Boyle celebrates after scoring a goal during the second period of Game 1 of their first-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Ottawa Senators, Thursday, April 12, 2012, in New York. The Rangers rolled to a 4-2 victory over the Senators on Thursday night.
Ottawa vs. NY Rangers : Game 1
Marian Gaborik (10) of the New York Rangers celebrates with teammate goalie Martin Biron (43) after Gaborik scored a goal in the second period against the Ottawa Senators in Game 1 of their 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 12, 2012 in New York City. Gaborik and Brian Boyle scored minutes apart shortly after, and the Rangers rolled to a 4-2 victory over the Senators on Thursday night.
Los Angeles vs. Vancouver : Game 1
Vancouver Canucks center Ryan Kesler (17) falls to the ice after a collision with Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown (23) during the first period of Game 1 of their NHL hockey first-round playoff series Wednesday, April 11, 2012, in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Los Angeles vs. Vancouver : Game 1
Dustin Penner (25) of the Los Angeles Kings celebrates after scoring what proved to be the game winning goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the third period in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Arena on April 11, 2012 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Kings defeated the Canucks 4-2.
Detroit vs. Nashville : Game 1
Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne, center, of Finland, is congratulated by Ryan Suter (20) and Nick Spaling (13) after the Predators defeated the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 in Game 1 of their first-round NHL hockey playoff series on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn.
Detroit vs. Nashville : Game 1
Nashville Predators forward Gabriel Bourque (57) celebrates after scoring against Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) for his second goal of the game in the third period of Game 1 of their first-round NHL hockey playoff series on Wednesday, April 11, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn.
Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh : Game 1
Philadelphia Flyers' Jakub Voracek celebrates his overtime goal during Game 1 of their opening-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 in Pittsburgh. The Flyers won 4-3.
Philadelphia vs. Pittsburgh : Game 1
Philadelphia Flyers' Jakub Voracek (93) is surrounded by teammates as they celebrate his game-winning goal in overtime during Game 1 of the opening-round NHL hockey playoff series against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 in Pittsburgh. The Flyers won 4-3.