Playoffs Day 9

Two more series closed out last night and two just got even better. The Predators finished the sweep of the Hawks when they beat them 4-1 at home. It was close until the second half of the third where they took over, and Colton Sissions won the game. The Preds will play the Wild or Blues in round 2. The Penguins won their series over the Blue Jackets when they dominated them in game 5 by winning 5-2. Bryan Rust got the game winner for his second of the game and the Pens will play the winner of the Leafs Caps series. The Oilers took a 3-2 series lead at home when they came back and won game 5 4-3 in over time. The Oilers got the first one, but the Sharks got the next 3 so the Oilers rallied and Oscar Klefbom won it in OT. The Rangers took a 3-2 series lead by beating the Canadiens 3-2 on the road. The whole game was back and forth for the Canadiens' favor, but they didn't get a third one since Mika Zibanajad won it in OT. This was perhaps the biggest win of the playoffs for the Rangers so they now can win it a home. Were the Predators good or did the Blackhawks choke? Did the Blue Jackets even stand a chance? Can the Oilers close out the series in San Jose? stay tuned....