Good morning! Lots of hockey to watch today. Canada plays Germany at 10 in one of six World Championships games today. Three playoff games tonight (including Tampa Bay vs. Montreal, which has a weird 6:00 start time). The Marlies lost yesterday, the series is now all tied up heading into the final game (tonight at 5). Here are some links:

Game Recaps:

Rangers vs. Capitals Recap: Rangers Hold off Capitals to Even the Series at 1-1 | Blueshirt Banter

Recap: Rangers Hang on to Even Things at One Apiece Behind Fast Start | Japers' Rink

Other Links:

2015 NHL Playoffs: Jonathan Drouin and the Tampa Bay Lightning's 4th line problem | Raw Charge

On Death and Dying, Or How I Processed the New York Islanders Playoff Exit | Lighthouse Hockey

Tom Gilbert: at the scene of the crime | Eyes On The Prize

The Canadiens' shooting percentage is extremely troubling | Eyes On The Prize

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