NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs: Round 1

Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) makes a save against the San Jose Sharks during the second period in game seven.

Apr 30, 2014; San Jose, CA, USA; San Jose Sharks defenseman Jason Demers (5) controls the puck against Los Angeles Kings center Mike Richards (10) during the second period in game seven of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-179758 ORIG FILE ID: 20140430_kkt_st3_042.jpg

Minnesota Wild goalie Darcy Kuemper (35) attempts to defend his net against the Colorado Avalanche in the second period in game seven.

Colorado Avalanche center Ryan O'Reilly (90) attempts on a shot on Minnesota Wild goalie Darcy Kuemper (35) as defenseman Marco Scandella (6) falls in the second period in game seven.

Minnesota Wild left wing Dany Heatley (15) reacts to his goal with defenseman Marco Scandella (6) against the Colorado Avalanche in the second period in game seven.

Philadelphia Flyers goalie Steve Mason (35) shakes hands with New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) after game seven.

The New York Rangers celebrate defeating the Philadelphia Flyers in game seven.

Philadelphia Flyers center Claude Giroux (28) and New York Rangers left wing Rick Nash (61) battle for the puck during the third period in game seven.

Philadelphia Flyers goalie Steve Mason makes a save. He had 34, and the Flyers beat the Rangers 5-2 to send the series to a game seven.

New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist makes a save against Philadelphia Flyers right wing Wayne Simmonds. The Flyers beat the Rangers 5-2 to send the series to a game seven.

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Wayne Simmonds scores his third goal of the game. The Flyers beat the Rangers 5-2 to send the series to a game seven.

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) celebrates with goalie Jonathan Quick (32) after the game in game six of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Staples Center.

Los Angeles Kings center Mike Richards (10) and San Jose Sharks center Logan Couture (39) fight during the third period in game six of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Staples Center.

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Robyn Regehr (44) knocks the puck away from San Jose Sharks left wing Matthew Nieto (83) during the third period in game six of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Staples Center.

Minnesota Wild forward Zach Parise (11) celebrates his goal with defenseman Ryan Suter (20) during the first period against the Colorado Avalanche in game six of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xcel Energy Center.

Minnesota Wild forward Nino Niederreiter (22) hits Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon (29) during the second period in game six of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xcel Energy Center.

Colorado Avalanche forward Matt Duchene (9) and forward Ryan O'Reilly (90) celebrate a goal scored by defenseman Nick Holden (2) during the second period against the Minnesota Wild in game six of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xcel Energy Center.

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) and Columbus Blue Jackets center Mark Letestu (55) fight for the puck in game six of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Nationwide Arena.

Columbus Blue Jackets left wing Matt Calvert (11) hits Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Paul Martin (7) in game six of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Nationwide Arena.

Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) makes a save on Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Jack Skille (5) in game six of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Nationwide Arena.

The Ducks celebrate the win over the Stars during the overtime period of Game 6 at American Airlines Center. Anaheim defeated Dallas 5-4 to win the series.

Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller makes a save on a shot by Stars center Shawn Horcoff during the third period in Game 6 at American Airlines Center.

Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen makes the save against a Anaheim Ducks shot during the first period of Game 6 at American Airlines Center.

Blackhawks left wing Patrick Sharp, center, celebrates his goal with Ben Smith, left, and Patrick Kane during the third period in Game 6 at the United Center. Chicago won 5-1 to take the series.

Blues goalie Ryan Miller makes a save in front of Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews during the third period of Game 6 at the United Center. Chicago won 5-1 to take the series.

Blues center David Backes, left and Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson battle for the puck during the first period in Game 6 at the United Center.

New York Rangers center Dominic Moore (28) celebrates his goal in the secnd period of Game 5 against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Rangers won 4-2.

New York Rangers right wing Mats Zuccarello (36) checks Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Hal Gill, 39, who was making his first appearance in the 2014 postseason. Gill played a little more than 12 minutes and a minus 2.

Philadelphia Flyers center Claude Giroux celebrates his first goal of the playoffs during the third period. It pulled the Flyers to within 3-2, but the Rangers got an empty-netter and a 3-2 series lead.

Members of the Colorado Avalanche celebrate after forward Nathan MacKinnon (29) scored the game winning goal during the overtime period in game five of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Minnesota Wild at Pepsi Center. The Avalanche won 4-3 in overtime.

Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny (26) celebrates after forward Nathan MacKinnon (not pictured) scored the game winning goal during the overtime period in game five of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Minnesota Wild at Pepsi Center. The Avalanche won 4-3 in overtime.

Members of the Minnesota Wild celebrate after a goal by left wing Matt Moulson (26) during the second period in game five of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Colorado Avalanche at Pepsi Center.

Los Angeles Kings defenseman Jake Muzzin (6) hits San Jose Sharks right wing Brent Burns (88) during the first period in game five of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center at San Jose.

Los Angeles Kings center Jarret Stoll (28) attempts to gain control of the puck between San Jose Sharks defenseman Scott Hannan (27) and goalie Alex Stalock (32) during the second period in game five of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center at San Jose.

Los Angeles Kings center Tyler Toffoli (73) reacts after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the first period in game five of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at SAP Center at San Jose.

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) and left wing Chris Kunitz (right) react to a goal by Kunitz against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period in game five of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the CONSOL Energy Center.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) and center Ryan Johansen (19) celebrate a goal by Jenner against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the first period in game five of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the CONSOL Energy Center.

Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Chris Kunitz (14) is congratulated by defenseman Paul Martin (7) and center Evgeni Malkin (right) after Kunitz scored a goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period in game five of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the CONSOL Energy Center.

Boston's Loui Eriksson (21) scores a goal against Red Wings goalie Jonas Gustavsson (50) during the first period of Game 5.

A Bruins fan holds a sign from the stands during Game 5.

Anaheim Ducks goalie Frederik Andersen (31) attempts to block the puck against the Dallas Stars during the second period in game five.

Anaheim Ducks right wing Devante Smith-Pelly (77) pushes down Dallas Stars left wing Antoine Roussel (back) during the second period in game five.

Anaheim Ducks goalie Frederik Andersen (31) blocks a shot in front of Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) during the second period in game five.

St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) looks to pass as Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Sheldon Brookbank (17) pressures during the third period in game five of the first round.

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Ben Smith (28) and St. Louis Blues defenseman Jordan Leopold (33) battle for the puck during the third period in game five of the first round.

Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) shoots and scores the game winning goal against St. Louis Blues goalie Ryan Miller (39) during overtime in game five of the first round.

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Jakub Voracek (93) scores a goal against New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) during the second period in game four.

Philadelphia Flyers center Claude Giroux (28) moves past New York Rangers center Derick Brassard (16) during the second period in game four.

New York Rangers right wing Martin St. Louis (26) and Philadelphia Flyers center Jason Akeson (42) during the second period in game four.

Bruins wing Jarome Iginla (12) celebrates his game-winning goal in overtime of Game 4 against the Red Wings in Detroit. Iginla's tally gave Boston a 3-2 win and a 3-1 series lead.

Bruins wing Brad Marchand, left, falls to the ice after an overtime collision with Red Wings defenseman Brendan Smith.

Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40) makes a sprawling save on Red Wings center Pavel Datsyuk (13) during the second period of Game 4 in Detroit.

Bruins defenseman Matt Bartkowski (43) collides with Red Wings forward Luke Glendening (41) along the boards during the first period of Game 4 in Detroit.

Kings right wing Justin Williams celebrates his second-period goal against the Sharks during Game 4 in Los Angeles.

Kings defenseman Willie Mitchell (33) tussles with Sharks wings Brent Burns (88) and Raffi Torres (13) after a first-period whistle during Game 4 in Los Angeles.

Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31) makes a save from his backside against Kings center Mike Richards (10) during the first period of Game 4 in Los Angeles.

Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31) pokes the puck away from Kings right wing Justin Williams (14) during the second period of Game 4 in Los Angeles.

The puck trickles past Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov for a goal by Wild defenseman Jared Spurgeon during the first period of Game 4 in St. Paul.

Wild right wing Charlie Coyle (3) exchanges words with Avalanche defenseman Jan Hejda (8) after a second-period whistle during Game 4 in St. Paul.

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (second from right) celebrates with teammates Johnny Oduya (27) , Jonathan Toews (19) and Patrick Sharp (10) after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues during the second period in game four.

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Patrick Kane (88) scores a goal past St. Louis Blues goalie Ryan Miller (39) and right wing T.J. Oshie (74) during the second period in game four.

St. Louis Blues goalie Ryan Miller (39) makes a save on a shot by Chicago Blackhawks left wing Patrick Sharp (10) during the third period in game four.

Dallas Stars center Cody Eakin (20) and left wing Ryan Garbutt (16) and defenseman Jordie Benn (24) celebrate Eakins goal against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period in game four.

Anaheim Ducks goalie Frederik Andersen (31) makes a save on a shot by Dallas Stars center Shawn Horcoff (10) during the second period in game four.

Anaheim Ducks right wing Kyle Palmieri (21) tries to redirect the puck past Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) during the second period in game four of the first round.

Columbus Blue Jackets Derek MacKenzie (24) checks Pittsburgh Penguins Chris Kunitz during the first period in game four.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Derek MacKenzie (24) shoots the puck during the first period in game four.

Pittsburgh Penguins Evgeni Malkin (71) checks Columbus Blue Jackets Boone Jenner (38) during the second period in game four.

Los Angeles Kings right wing Marian Gaborik (12) shoots the puck past San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi in the second period of game three.

San Jose Sharks left wing Matt Nieto (83) is defended by Los Angeles Kings left wing Dwight King (74) in the first period of game three.

Los Angeles Kings center Jordan Nolan (71) and center Mike Richards (10) battle for the puck with San Jose Sharks left wing Matt Nieto (83) in game three

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Wayne Simmonds (17) checks New York Rangers right wing Derek Dorsett (15) during the first period of game three.

New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) prepares to make one of his 31 saves against the Philadelphia Flyers during the third period of game three

New York Rangers center Derek Stepan (21) scores a goal against Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ray Emery (29) in game three.

Detroit Red Wings right wing Luke Glendening (41) battles for the puck with Boston Bruins defenseman Kevan Miller (86) in the first period of game three.

Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) screens Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) in the second period of game three.

Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40) makes a save in the first period of game three. Rask had 23 saves in a shutout win.

Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Pacioretty (67) scores the game-winning goal against Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Anders Lindback (39).

Montreal Canadiens left wing Max Pacioretty (67) celebrates his game-winning, series-clinching goal, with his teammates.

Montreal Canadiens right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) misses a chance to score a goal against Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Anders Lindback

Anaheim Ducks goalie Frederik Andersen (31) makes a save on a Dallas Stars shot during the first period in game three of the first round.

Dallas Stars defenseman Alex Goligoski (33) shoots the puck against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period in game three of the first round.

Dallas Stars center Tyler Seguin (91) skates past Anaheim Ducks defenseman Ben Lovejoy (6) during the second period in game three.

Chicago Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw (65) and St. Louis Blues center Patrik Berglund (21) try to gain control of the puck during the second period in game three.

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa (81) is poke checked by St. Louis Blues center Maxim Lapierre (40) and right wing Adam Cracknell (79) during the second period.

Chicago Blackhawks right wing Ben Smith (28) is knocked to the ice by St. Louis Blues defenseman Jordan Leopold (33) as goalie Ryan Miller (39) is nearby during the second period.

Colorado Avalanche forward Ryan O'Reilly (90) passes around Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (25) during the second period in game three.

Minnesota Wild forward Mikael Granlund (64) is hit by Colorado Avalanche defenseman Nate Guenin (5) during the third period in game three.

Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov (1) makes a save on Minnesota Wild forward Dany Heatley (15) and forward Nino Niederreiter (22) during the third period in game three.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Brandon Dubinsky (17) and Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) chase after a loose puck during the first period in game three of the first round.

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Cam Atkinson (13) grabs a rebound from a Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury (29) save during the first period in game three of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Apr 21, 2014; Columbus, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Brooks Orpik (not pictured) shoots against Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) for a goal during the second period.

Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (22) scores a goal past San Jose Sharks goalie Antti Niemi (31) as defenseman Marc-Edouard Vlasic (44) looks on during the first period.

Los Angeles Kings right wing Marian Gaborik (12) and San Jose Sharks defenseman Justin Braun (61) fight for the puck during the second period in game two.

Montreal Canadiens right wing Brandon Prust (8) and right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) celebrates a goal scored by center Tomas Plekanec (not pictured) against Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Anders Lindback (39).

Montreal Canadiens forward Max Pacioretty (67) battles for the puck with Tampa Bay Lightning forward Tom Pyatt (11) during the third period in game three of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Boston Bruins right wing Loui Eriksson (21) sends Detroit Red Wings center Darren Helm (43) into the boards during the first period in game two of the first round.

Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) screams after scoring a goal on Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) during the third period in game two.

Boston Bruins defenseman Dougie Hamilton (27) and defenseman Kevan Miller (86) congratulates Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40) after defeating the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 in game two.

Philadelphia Flyers center Brayden Schenn (10) takes a shot saved by New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) during the third period in game two of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. The Flyers defeated the Rangers 4-2 and tied the series at 1-1.

Philadelphia Flyers right wing Wayne Simmonds (17) celebrates scoring an empty net goal against the New York Rangers late in the third period in game two of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. The Flyers defeated the Rangers 4-2 and tied the series at 1-1.

New York Rangers right wing Martin St. Louis (26) celebrates with defenseman John Moore (17) and defenseman Anton Stralman (6) after scoring a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period in game two of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden.

Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov (1) deflects away a shot on net by Minnesota Wild center Mikko Koivu (9) in the second period during game two.

Minnesota Wild right wing Nino Niederreiter (22) commits a penalty on Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie (4) as goalie Semyon Varlamov (1) defends his net in the second period during game two.

Colorado Avalanche head coach Patrick Roy reacts towards referee Kevin Pollock (33) in the second period against the Minnesota Wild during game two.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Artem Anisimov (42) handles the puck against Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Jussi Jokinen (36) during the first overtime in game two.

Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) carries the puck as Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman James Wisniewski (21) and goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) defend during the first overtime in game two.

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) makes a save against Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) during the first overtime in game two.

A shot by St. Louis Blues defenseman Barret Jackman (not shown) slides across the goal line behind Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford for the game-winning goal in overtime.

St. Louis Blues center Steve Ott (29) checks Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) during overtime in game two.

Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford makes a save against the St. Louis Blues in Game 2 of their first-round series.

NHL referee Kelly Sutherland trips over St. Louis Blues center Maxim Lapierre during Game 2 of a first-round series.

Anaheim Ducks center Andrew Cogliano (7) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Dallas Stars during the third period in game two of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center.

Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) passes the puck in front of Anaheim Ducks right wing Kyle Palmieri (R) during the second period in game two of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center.

Anaheim Ducks goalie Frederik Andersen (center) blocks a shot by Dallas Stars defenseman Trevor Daley (left) as he is defended by Anaheim Ducks defenseman Stephane Robidas (19) during the first period in game two of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center.

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) clears the puck away from Detroit Red Wings defenseman Kyle Quincey (27) during the third period in game one of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Banknorth Garden.

Detroit Red Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall (55) celebrates with goalie Jimmy Howard (35) after defeating the Boston Bruins 1-0 in game one of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Banknorth Garden.

Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) skates with the puck as Detroit Red Wings defenseman Danny DeKeyser (65) defends during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at TD Banknorth Garden.

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexei Emelin (74) and center Lars Eller (81) battle for the puck with Tampa Bay Lightning center Alex Killorn (17) during the second period in game two of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Tampa Bay Times Forum.

Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price (31) makes a save against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the second period in game two of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Tampa Bay Times Forum.

Montreal Canadiens right wing Brian Gionta (21) shoots the puck against Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Anders Lindback (39) in game two of the first round of the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Tampa Bay Times Forum.

San Jose Sharks left wing Raffi Torres (13) is congratulated for scoring a goal against the Los Angeles Kings during the second period.

Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown (23) shoots the puck against San Jose Sharks defenseman Dan Boyle (22, center) and defenseman Scott Hannan (27) during the second period.

Colorado Avalanche left wing Jamie McGinn (11) scores a goal against Minnesota Wild goalie Ilya Bryzgalov (30) during the third period of the game.

Referees attempt to break up a fight between members of the Colorado Avalanche and the Minnesota Wild during the second period.

St. Louis Blues left wing Jaden Schwartz (9) scores a goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the third period.

Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith (2) and St. Louis Blues center Maxim Lapierre (40) battle for the puck in game one.

The New York Rangers celebrate a goal scored by New York Rangers center Derek Stepan (21) on Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ray Emery (29) during the third period.

Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ray Emery (29) makes a save on a shot by New York Rangers left wing Benoit Pouliot (67) during the second period.

New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) watches Philadelphia Flyers center Brayden Schenn (10) control the puck during the third period.

Anaheim Ducks center Saku Koivu and Dallas Stars defenseman Patrik Nemeth reach for the puck in Game 1 at Honda Center.

Ducks left wing Matt Beleskey celebrates after a goal in the second period as Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen and defenseman Patrik Nemeth react in Game 1 at Honda Center.

Dallas Stars center Cody Eakin is defended by Anaheim Ducks center Saku Koivu in Game 1 at Honda Center.

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Matt Niskanen shoots and scores as Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman David Savard and goalie Sergei Bobrovsky defend during the second period of Game 1 at the CONSOL Energy Center.

Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury makes a save against Columbus Blue Jackets center Brandon Dubinsky during the first period at the CONSOL Energy Center.

Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Anders Lindback makes a save against the Montreal Canadiens during the first period at Tampa Bay Times Forum.

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ondrej Palat checks Montreal Canadiens defenseman Josh Gorges into the boards during the second period of Game 1 at Tampa Bay Times Forum.

Blue Jackets defenseman Jack Johnson reacts with center Brandon Dubinsky after Johnson scored a goal against the Penguins in Game 1 at the CONSOL Energy Center.