There was a surprise on the first day of the NHL playoffs as Calgary held on to a 3-2 victory over San Jose on the road with Kiprusoff stopping 37 shots. San Jose's psyche has not been strong, as we've learned during their loss to the Red Wings, so this is something to watch for. Pittsburgh was all over Ottawa 4-0, which was no surprise as Ottawa kind of backed their way into the playoffs after a very strong beginning to the season. Rangers continued their dominance of the Devils winning 4-1 in New Jersey. And Joe Sakic added to his record of game winning overtime goals with the 8th overtime GWG in the 1st overtime to lift Colorado over Minnesota 3-2.

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I think the Washington Wizards have got to be the dumbest team in the history of civilization. - C.Barkley

I like Sakic.

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They are the archetype for dominance. They are the gatekeepers of the conference. They are the Detroit Pistons.

He's one cool player that I never had any animosity towards when Wings had this great rivalry with Avs. By the way, if Avs win, there is a chance that Wings will play them in the next round. Obviously some things need to fall in place - Anaheim, San Jose, and Wings need to win their series.

I'm scared of Nashville.

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They are the archetype for dominance. They are the gatekeepers of the conference. They are the Detroit Pistons.

Really? Why?

They are fast and their head coach looks like a hedgehog.

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They are the archetype for dominance. They are the gatekeepers of the conference. They are the Detroit Pistons.

Orlando coach looks like Hedgehog.

I don't follow Ice Hockey but thought I'd let everyone know I touched the Stanley Cup yesterday at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto.

I went there to make my mate from Winnipeg jealous, but it was interesting all the same.

He shoots he scores!!!!

Webz...way cool. Now that you are a hockey expert you have to join the fantasy league next season. We will have an open spot. Mikhail is kicked out for posting those pictures. I feel ILL!

The Montreal vs Boston game tonight is a great one. Lots of hitting, end to end action, great pace. You guys should check it out if you get it in your area.