The Stanley Cup playoffs are underway and got off to a bang with four good games. That included between Chicago and Nashville which went to double overtime before the Blackhawks came away with a win.
Keith, ‘Hawks Beat Preds in double overtime

Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsWho could have foreseen an all-world defensemen getting ejected for a slashing penalty? Who thought an SPHL alumnus who was recently a No. 3 goaltender would steal a victory with a 42-save performance?
Who thought a seemingly mild-mannered coach would threaten his opponent in front of cameras and audio recorders? Or that a team with a Vezina Trophy candidate would blow a 3-0 lead on home ice?
Read Article >Flames fight back to top Canucks, 2-1

Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY SportsThe Canucks out-possessed the Flames, as expected, but Calgary turned on the jets when it mattered most. Bob Hartley’s crew fired five shot attempts in the final four minutes of the third, while Vancouver mustered only one.
These Pacific Division rivals will resume play in Vancouver on Friday at 10:00 p.m. ET.
Read Article >Chicago downs Nashville in double overtime

Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsNashville will try to even the series on Friday at Bridgestone Arena. Opening puck drop is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET.
Read Article >Isles cruise to 4-1 victory over Caps

Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsThe Islanders defeated the Capitals in Game 1 of the Atlantic Division Semifinals, 4-1, doing so thanks in large part to a strong second period and an underwhelming performance from Washington’s netminder.
This marks the first time New York has won a series opener since 2003.
Read Article >Caps, Isles renew playoff rivalry

Geoff Burke-USA TODAY SportsThe Stanley Cup Playoffs begin Wednesday

Bruce Bennett/Getty ImagesHere’s the full schedule with game times (all ET) and how to watch:
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