Kasperi Kapanen plays Saturday in Denmark, the Marlies hit the ice in Toronto Saturday afternoon and then go to Syracuse for Game Three on Sunday night, and the NHL playoffs keep rolling on.
Catch up with Worlds action here:
IIHF World Championships: day one recap and day two preview - Pension Plan Puppets
Canada lost, Freddie Andersen won, and the Russians rolled to an easy win.
Saturday’s Links
Leafs pick Nielsen not deterred by slow start to AHL playoffs | Toronto Sun
If you see Andrew Nielsen hanging his head on the Marlies bench, it’s not a personal funk.While it’s been a more difficult sophomore season for the Maple Leafs’ 2015 third-round pick, chances are he’s looking at a tattoo on his left wrist, an ancient script that translates: &...
Shanahan’s best option for Leafs GM might be in the mirror | The Star
Taking the Maple Leafs from laughingstock to a 105-point season was the easy part, and club president Brendan Shanahan knows it. Earning a real shot at hockey’s holy grail requires bold action. Making himself the next general manager would qualify, Damien Cox writes.
Brad Marchand's licking overshadowing Bruins-Lightning series - Sportsnet.ca
This is Brad Marchand's third strike and it’s time for the NHL to step in and put an end to it. Enough is enough.
Highlights: Bruins lose 4-3 in OT - Stanley Cup of Chowder
A tough loss across the board.
Bolts take a licking and keep on ticking: Beat Bruins 4-3 in OT - Raw Charge
If we lost, the headline was going to be "Tampa Bay Lightning feel the saliva of the Boston Bruins"
Vegas Golden Knights overcome late surge, beat San Jose Sharks 5-3 - Knights On Ice
Never take your foot off the gas.
Sharks vs Golden Knights Game 5 recap, score: Vegas victory makes Game 6 a must-win - Fear The Fin
Poor play and undisciplined penalties leave Sharks in 3-2 series hole.