VANCOUVER—There’ s something special about being in a Canadian city with a team in the NHL playoffs—hockey is religion in Canada, after all.
David Steckel scored in overtime as the Washington Capitals defeated the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4, forcing game seven.
Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals returned to Boston where the Bruins were in a must-win situation, trailing the Carolina Hurricanes 3–1.
The Chicago Blackhawks held off the physical assault of the Vancouver Canucks, winning the game 4–2.
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Washington Capitals 4–3 in Game Five of their Stanley Cup Semifinal series.
The Chicago Blackhawks tied up their Western Conference playoff semi-final series against the Vancouver Canucks.
Marian Hossa's two goals helped the Detroit Red Wings win 6-3, to even up their series with the Ananheim Ducks.
Between Super Bowl XIX and XXXI, the NFC won 13-straight Vince Lombardi trophies. The AFC had no chance.
The Pittsburgh Penguins scored a crucial 3-2 overtime win over the Washington Capitals.
The Carolina Hurricanes blanked the Boston Bruins 3-0 to even up their Eastern Conference semi-final series at 1-1.