The Carolina Hurricanes' Scott Walker (24) shoots for the game-winning goal against Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas in overtime during Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series, Thursday, May 14, 2009, in Boston. The Hurricanes beat the Bruins 3-2.
Detroit Advances In 7 Games
The Detroit Red Wings' Dan Cleary (11) knocks in the go-ahead goal past Anaheim Ducks' Ryan Getzlaf, center, and goalie Jonas Hiller during the third period of Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinal on Thursday, May 14, 2009, in Detroit. The Red Wings won 4-3 and advance to the conference finals against Chicago Blackhawks.
Washington vs. Pittsburgh: Game 7
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates with Kris Letang (58) after scoring on Washington Capitals goalie Simeon Varlamov, obscured behind Milan Jurcina (23)during the first period of Game 7, Wednesday, May 13, 2009 in Washington. The Penguins won 6-2.
Detroit vs. Anaheim: Game 6
The Detroit Red Wings' Nicklas Lidstrom, left, and an official pull apart Anaheim Ducks' Todd Marchant, center, and Red Wings' Pavel Datsyuk, right, after a scuffle at the end of the third period in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, May 12, 2009. Ducks won 2-1.
Boston vs. Carolina: Game 6
The Boston Bruins' Chuck Kobasew, right, starts to celebrate following his goal with Carolina Hurricanes' Tim Gleason (6) and goalie Cam Ward (30) during the second period of Game 6 in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, May 12, 2009. The Bruins won 4-2 to force a Game 7.
Vancouver vs. Chicago: Game 6
Chicago Blackhawks goalie Nikolai Khabibulin (39) celebrates with Brent Seabrook, left, and Martin Havlat, right, after the Blackhawks defeated the Vancouver Canucks 7-5 in Game 6 of the NHL Western Conference semifinal hockey series, Monday, May 11, 2009, in Chicago.
Washington vs. Pittsburgh: Game 6
The Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, top, leaps onto his teammates after a goal by Alexander Semin against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period of Game 6 in Pittsburgh, Monday, May 11, 2009. The Capitals won 5-4 in overtime, tying the series.
Detroit vs. Anaheim: Game 5
The Detroit Red Wings' Darren Helm (43) skates on his way to scoring his first playoff goal against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period of Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals on Sunday, May 10, 2009, in Detroit. The Red Wings won 4-1.
Boston vs. Carolina: Game 5
The Boston Bruins' Phil Kessel celebrates his second period goal against the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 5 in Boston on Sunday, May 10, 2009. Kessel scored twice and helped the Bruins keep their season going with a 4-0 victory over the Hurricanes in Game 5.
Washington vs. Pittsburgh: Game 5
Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) celebrates his game-winning goal in overtime with teammate center Sidney Crosby, right, against Washington Capitals goalie Simeon Varlamov (40) in Game 5 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff series, Saturday, May 9, 2009, in Washington. Pittsburgh won 4-3.
Vancouver vs. Chicago: Game 5
From left, Chicago Blackhawks' Dave Bolland celebrates his goal with Duncan Keith and Patrick Kane during the third period of Game 5 at GM Place in Vancouver, Saturday, May 9, 2009. The Hurricanes pushed the top-seeded Bruins to the brink of elimination by pulling away late for a 4-1 victory.
Boston vs. Carolina: Game 4
Carolina Hurricanes' Jussi Jokinen (36) shoots the puck past Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas (30) for the go-ahead goal during the third period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Eastern Conference semifinal series in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, May 8, 2009. The Hurricanes won 4-1.
Washington vs. Pittsburgh: Game 4
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, left, falls as he skates with Pittsburgh Penguins' Chris Kunitz during the third period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey second-round playoff game in Pittsburgh, Friday, May 8, 2009. The Penguins won, 5-3 and tied the series at 2 games each.
Detroit vs. Anaheim: Game 4
Detroit Red Wings right wing Mikael Samuelsson celebrates his goal against the Anaheim Ducks in the third period in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, May 7, 2009. The Red Wings won 6-3, tying the Western Conference semifinal series at 2.
Vancouver vs. Chicago: Game 4
Chicago Blackhawks' Martin Havlat (24) watches his shot go into the net behind Vancouver Canucks goalie Roberto Luongo during the closing minutes of the third period to tie Game 4 in Chicago, Thursday, May 7, 2009. The Blackhawks won 2-1 in overtime.
Washington vs. Pittsburgh: Game 3
Pittsburgh Penguins' Brooks Orpik, left, sends Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin flying during the third period of Game 3 in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, May 6, 2009. The Penguins won 3-2 in overtime.
Detroit vs. Anaheim: Game 3
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Scott Niedermayer (27) celebrates his goal with right wing Teemu Selanne (8), past Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood during the second period of Game 3 in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, May 5, 2009.
Vancouver vs. Chicago: Game 3
Vancouver Canucks' Alexandre Burrows crashes into Chicago Blackhawks goalie Nikolai Khabibulin, during the third period in Game 3, Tuesday, May 5, 2009, in Chicago. Vancouver won 3-1.
Detroit vs. Anaheim: Game 2
Anaheim Ducks defenseman Scott Niedermayer (27) and teammate winger Teemu Selanne (8), celebrate a goal by defenseman Chris Pronger, not in photo, in front of Detroit Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood (30) during the first period of Game 2, Sunday, May 3, 2009, in Detroit.
Vancouver vs. Chicago: Game 2
The Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Sharp, not pictured, scores as the Vancouver Canucks' Shane O'Brien, from left, Roberto Luongo, Chicago Blackhawks' Andrew Ladd, Chicago Blackhawks' Adam Burish and Kevin Bieksa look on during the second period at the GM Place in Vancouver, British Columbia on Saturday, May 2, 2009. The Blackhawks tie their second-round playoff series at a game apiece with a 6-3 win.