NHL
NHL Playoffs
2015-16 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Best of Round 1
Predators center Colin Wilson shoots the puck past Ducks goalie Frederik Andersen for a goal in Game 7.
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY SportsDucks left wing Ryan Garbutt collides with Predators defenseman Shea Weber in Game 7.
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY SportsDucks left wing David Perron and Predators center Filip Forsberg battle for the puck in Game 7.
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY SportsAnaheim Ducks defenseman Kevin Bieksa (2) is hit by Nashville Predators right winger Miikka Salomaki (20) during the third period in game six.
Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY SportsAnaheim Ducks goalie Frederik Andersen (31) makes a save in traffic during the third period against the Nashville Predators in game six.
Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY SportsSt. Louis Blues center Patrik Berglund (21) checks Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews (19) during the second period in game seven.
Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY SportsChicago Blackhawks center Andrew Shaw (65) and St. Louis Blues center Jori Lehtera (12) face off during the first period in game seven.
Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY SportsNew York Islanders center John Tavares (91) is congratulated by Florida Panthers right wing Jaromir Jagr (68) after the Islanders defeated the Panthers in game six.
Andy Marlin, USA TODAY SportsNew York Islanders left wing Matt Martin (17) and Florida Panthers defenseman Alex Petrovic (6) come together at the boards during the first overtime period in game six.
Andy Marlin, USA TODAY SportsDallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) scrambles back to his net as Minnesota Wild center Jordan Schroeder (10) looks for a pass during the third period in game six.
Marilyn Indahl, USA TODAY SportsDallas Stars forward Patrick Eaves (18) and Minnesota Wild defenseman Jonas Brodin (25) battle for space in front of goalie Devan Dubnyk (40) during the first period in game six.
Marilyn Indahl, USA TODAY SportsThe Washington Capitals celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 6.
Derik Hamilton, USA TODAY SportsWashington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) checks Philadelphia Flyers center Ryan White (25) during the third period in Game 6.
Derik Hamilton, USA TODAY SportsPhiladelphia Flyers defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere (53) dives to knock the puck away from Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (not pictured) during the first period in Game 6.
Derik Hamilton, USA TODAY SportsChicago Blackhawks left wing Andrew Ladd (center) is congratulated for scoring a goal by right wing Marian Hossa (left) and center Marcus Kruger (right) during the first period in Game 6.
Dennis Wierzbicki, USA TODAY SportsChicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) on the ice during the second period in Game 6.
Dennis Wierzbicki, USA TODAY SportsAnaheim Ducks center Ryan Kesler (17) celebrates after scoring a goal on an open net against the Nashville Predators during the third period in Game 5.
Kelvin Kuo, USA TODAY SportsAnaheim Ducks right wing Corey Perry (10) attempts a shot while diving and being defended by Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Ellis (4) during the second period in Game 5.
Kelvin Kuo, USA TODAY SportsNashville Predators center Paul Gaustad (center) attempts to move past Anaheim Ducks defenseman Simon Despres (left) and center Rickard Rakell (right) during the first period in Game 5.
Kelvin Kuo, USA TODAY SportsPittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) and defenseman Olli Maatta (3) and center Sidney Crosby (87) reach to keep the puck from crossing the goal line against the New York Rangers during the third period in Game 5.
Charles LeClaire, USA TODAY SportsPittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) and New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) shake hands after the Penguins defeated the Rangers 6-3 in Game 5.
Charles LeClaire, USA TODAY SportsPittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) makes a save against the New York Rangers and company as players crash the net during the second period in Game 5.
Charles LeClaire, USA TODAY SportsSharks wing Joonas Donskoi celebrates one of his two goals against the Kings in Game 5.
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY SportsSharks center Logan Couture (39) collides with Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) and the net during the first period of Game 5.
Kirby Lee, USA TODAY SportsThe Wild celebrate after center Mikko Koivu's scored the game-winning goal in overtime of Game 5 against the Stars.
Jerome Miron, USA TODAY SportsStars center Cody Eakin (20) trips up Wild center Mikael Granlund (64) during the first period of Game 5.
Jerome Miron, USA TODAY SportsIslanders center John Tavares (91) collides with Panthers center Vincent Trocheck (21) along the boards during the first period of Game 5.
Robert Mayer, USA TODAY SportsIslanders goalie Thomas Greiss (1) makes a save against Panthers center Jonathan Huberdeau (11) during the second period of Game 5.
Robert Duyos, USA TODAY SportsFlyers goalie Michal Neuvirth (30) makes one of his 44 saves on Capitals center Jay Beagle (83) during the third period of Game 5.
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY SportsFlyers defenseman Samuel Morin (55) collides with Capitals center Marcus Johansson (90) in the crease during the first period of Game 5.
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY SportsAnaheim Ducks players defend in front of goalie Frederik Andersen (31) during the second period against the Nashville Predators in game four.
Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY SportsNashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) lays on the puck as Anaheim Ducks left winger David Perron (57) tries to score during the second period in game four.
Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY SportsChicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) reaches for the puck against the St. Louis Blues during the third period in game five.
Billy Hurst, USA TODAY SportsSt. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (91) and Chicago Blackhawks left wing Andrew Ladd (16) battle for a loose puck during the third period in game five.
Billy Hurst, USA TODAY SportsTampa Bay Lightning center Brian Boyle (11) and Detroit Red Wings center Pavel Datsyuk (13) fight to control the puck during the third period of game five.
Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsTampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop (30) celebrates after defeating the Detroit Red Wings in game five.
Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsNew York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) keeps his eyes on Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Carl Hagelin (62) during the first period in game four.
Adam Hunger, USA TODAY SportsPittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) and New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) battle for the puck during the third period in game four.
Adam Hunger, USA TODAY SportsSan Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (8) celebrates scoring against Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) in the second period of game four.
John Hefti, USA TODAY SportsLos Angeles Kings center Jeff Carter (77) shoots against San Jose Sharks goalie Martin Jones (31) in the second period of game four.
John Hefti, USA TODAY SportsMinnesota Wild forward Nino Niederreiter (22) shoots the puck in the first period against the Dallas Stars in game four.
Brad Rempel, USA TODAY SportsDallas Stars defenseman Stephen Johns (28) checks Minnesota Wild forward Kurtis Gabriel (63) in the first period in game four.
Brad Rempel, USA TODAY SportsRoberto Luongo of the Florida Panthers is pushed aside as players from the Panthers and the New York Islanders converge in the crease during the second period in Game Four.
Bruce Bennett, Getty ImagesNew York Islanders center John Tavares (91) celebrates after scoring a power play goal against the Florida Panthers during the second period of game four.
Andy Marlin, USA TODAY SportsWashington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) battles for the puck with Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Radko Gudas (3) during the first period in game four.
Eric Hartline, USA TODAY SportsPredators left winger Viktor Arvidsson is knocked to the ice as Ducks defenseman Sami attempts shot on goalie Frederik Andersen in Game 3.
Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY SportsPredators goalie Pekka Rinne is run into by Ducks center Andrew Cogliano during Game 3.
Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY SportsLightning left wing Ondrej Palat, right, celebrates his goal against the Red Wings with teammate Jonathan Drouin in Game 4.
Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY SportsPenguins center Sidney Crosby passes the puck around Rangers center Dominic Moore during Game 3.
Brad Penner, USA TODAY SportsRangers left wing Rick Nash reacts after beating Penguins goalie Matt Murray to score a shorthanded goal during Game 3.
Brad Penner, USA TODAY SportsRed Wings center Andreas Athanasiou and Lightning center Vladislav Namestnikov battle for the puck during Game 4.
Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY SportsRangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist makes a save during Game 3 against the Penguins.
Brad Penner, USA TODAY SportsRed Wings goalie Petr Mrazek makes the save on Lightning center Brian Boyle during Game 4.
Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY SportsKings left wing Tanner Pearson celebrates scoring against the Sharks in overtime of Game 3.
John Hefti, USA TODAY SportsKings right wing Dustin Brown and Sharks defenseman Justin Braun get into a fight in the third period of Game 3.
John Hefti, USA TODAY SportsWild forward Jason Pominville celebrates a goal in the second period against Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen in Game 3.
Brad Rempel, USA TODAY SportsSharks center Logan Couture falls as he deflects a shot by Kings center Trevor Lewis during Game 3.
John Hefti, USA TODAY SportsWild goalie Devan Dubnyk watches the puck against the Stars in Game 3.
Brad Rempel, USA TODAY SportsStars forward Colton Sceviour and Wild forward Charlie Coyle wrestle after the whistle during Game 3.
Brad Rempel, USA TODAY SportsSharks goalie Martin Jones defects a shot as Kings right wing Kris Versteeg tries to get possession during Game 3.
John Hefti, USA TODAY SportsCapitals left wing Alex Ovechkin and Flyers goalie Steve Mason watch the puck during Game 3.
Eric Hartline, USA TODAY SportsCapitals goalie Braden Holtby makes a save as Flyers right wing Wayne Simmonds screens him during the second period in Game 3.
Eric Hartline, USA TODAY SportsNashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) defends the goal against Anaheim Ducks left wing David Perron (57) and right wing Chris Stewart (29) during the second period in game two.
Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY SportsAnaheim Ducks defenseman Sami Vatanen (45) blocks Nashville Predators center Filip Forsberg (9) from playing the puck during the first period in game two.
Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY SportsFlorida Panthers right wing Jaromir Jagr (68) and center Jonathan Huberdeau (11) fight for the puck against New York Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) and New York Islanders right wing Cal Clutterbuck (15) during the first period of game three.
Brad Penner, USA TODAY SportsNew York Islanders goalie Thomas Greiss (1) makes a save between Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) and Florida Panthers right wing Jaromir Jagr (68) during the first period of game three.
Brad Penner, USA TODAY SportsTampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop (30) makes the save in front of Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader (8) during the second period in game three.
Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY SportsDetroit Red Wings goalie Petr Mrazek (34) makes the save against Tampa Bay Lightning center Valtteri Filppula (51) during the first period in game three.
Rick Osentoski, USA TODAY SportsSt. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko and Chicago Blackhawks right wing Marian Hossa collide on the way to fighting for the puck.
Dennis Wierzbicki, USA TODAY SportsChicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford makes a save on a shot from St. Louis Blues defenseman Carl Gunnarsson in Game 3.
Dennis Wierzbicki, USA TODAY SportsLos Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (L) attempts to poke the puck away from San Jose Sharks center Joe Pavelski (R) as center Nick Shore (21) and left wing Tanner Pearson (70) defend during the first period in game two.
Kelvin Kuo, USA TODAY SportsLos Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (top) pushes San Jose Sharks right wing Joonas Donskoi (bottom) to the ice during the first period in game two.
Kelvin Kuo, USA TODAY SportsMinnesota Wild center Mikael Granlund (64) waits for faceoff against the Dallas Stars during Game 2.
Jerome Miron, USA TODAY SportsDallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen and defenseman Stephen Johns defend the net.
Jerome Miron, USA TODAY SportsWashington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (74) celebrates his goal with Alex Ovechkin in Game 2.
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY SportsWashington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) checks Philadelphia Flyers center Brayden Schenn (10) into the Flyers' bench in the first period in Game 2.
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY SportsNew York Rangers defenseman Kevin Klein (8) checks Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Conor Sheary (43) into the boards during Game 2 of the first-round playoff series.
Charles LeClaire, USA TODAY SportsPittsburgh Penguins goalie Jeff Zatkoff (37) makes a save as Pens defenseman Brian Dumoulin clears New York Rangers forward Rick Nash out of the crease.
Charles LeClaire, USA TODAY SportsPredators left wing James Neal reacts after scoring a goal against the Ducks during Game 1.
Gary A. Vasquez, USA TODAY SportsBlackhawks center Jonathan Toews and Blues defenseman Jay Bouwmeester compete in Game 2.
Billy Hurst, USA TODAY SportsBlues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Blackhawks in Game 2.
Billy Hurst, USA TODAY SportsIslanders goalie Thomas Greiss after allowing a second goal to the Panthers in Game 2.
Robert Duyos, USA TODAY SportsIslanders center John Tavares and Panthers defenseman Brian Campbell collide along the boards in Game 2.
Robert Mayer, USA TODAY SportsBlackhawks center Jonathan Toews and Blues defenseman Alex Pietrangelo battle for a loose puck during Game 2.
Billy Hurst, USA TODAY SportsRed Wings left wing Tomas Tatar jumps around Lightning defenseman Matt Carle in Game 2.
Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsIslanders left winger Nikolay Kulemin controls the puck as Panthers defenseman Brian Campbell gives chase in Game 2.
Robert Duyos, USA TODAY SportsLightning center Brian Boyle pushes Red Wings center Luke Glendening during a face-off in Game 2.
Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsPanthers right wing Reilly Smith celebrates his goal against the Islanders with center Jonathan Huberdeau in Game 2.
Robert Mayer, USA TODAY SportsLightning defenseman Matt Carle shoots the puck against the Red Wings during Game 2.
Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsLos Angeles Kings defenseman Rob Scuderi (7) knocks away the puck after a save by Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick (32) in the first period of the game one.
Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY SporLos Angeles Kings left wing Dwight King (74) and San Jose Sharks right wing Joonas Donskoi (27) battle for the puck in the first period of the game one.
Jayne Kamin-Oncea, USA TODAY SporDallas Stars center Jason Spezza (90) and left wing Jamie Benn (14) celebrate Spezza's goal scored against the Minnesota Wild during the second period in game one.
Jerome Miron, USA TODAY SportsMinnesota Wild goalie Devan Dubnyk (40) faces the Dallas Stars attack during the first period in game one.
Jerome Miron, USA TODAY SportsFlorida Panthers right winger Jaromir Jagr (68) battles New York Islanders defenseman Travis Harmonic (3) during the second period action in game one.
Robert Duyos, USA TODAY SportsFlorida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) is checked by New York Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic (3) in the second period of game one.
Robert Mayer, USA TODAY SportsWashington Capitals center Marcus Johansson (90) skates with the puck as Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Brandon Manning (23) and Flyers center Brayden Schenn (10) defend in the third period in game one.
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY SportsPhiladelphia Flyers center Brayden Schenn (10) checks Washington Capitals center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) into the net in the third period in game one.
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY SportsSt. Louis Blues teammates celebrate defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 1-0 in overtime during the overtime period in game one.
Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY SportsSt. Louis Blues right wing Troy Brouwer (36) checks Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson (4) during the third period in game one.
Jasen Vinlove, USA TODAY SportsTampa Bay Lightning left wing Jonathan Drouin (27) shoots as Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard (35) makes a save during the third period in game one.
Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsDetroit Red Wings center Pavel Datsyuk (13) and Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Nikita Nesterov (89) run into each other during the third period in game one.
Kim Klement, USA TODAY SportsNew York Rangers left wing Chris Kreider (20) plays the puck from his knees against Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (58) during the third period in game one.
Charles LeClaire, USA TODAY SportNew York Rangers center Derek Stepan (21) scores past Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Jeff Zatkoff (37) during the third period in game one.
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