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Buffalo is largely ignored and otherwise rather meaningless without hockey or football. They don't have an NBA, WNBA, PWHL or other professional sports franchise, so this is what they hang their hats on. Thing is, nobody in Buffalo pays attention to the Sabres until after the Bills season is done in January or February. Regardless, I'm not sure how Carolina stacks up with them in a 7-game set.

Regardless- not a good look. Buffalo is a tough out.

So, Boston puts a shot on goal, Lyons has it under his blocker side skate, no whistle, get poked in. No goal. Ref: "I meant to blow the whistle for a frozen puck." WTF? Whistle didn't go until the puck was in the back of the net. Not even close.

Edmonton might have a riot on their hands if Anaheim takes them out 4-1.

The LA Kings were swept by the Avs, but the real story here was Anze Kopitar's 20-year career, all with the Kings, coming to an end on home ice. Not a single fan left Crypto.com Arena while the Kings were getting blown out in game 4. A class act across the board, the Avs paying respect, the fans with a lengthy standing O and the announcers even did their part. 2 Cups, 2 Selke, 3 Lady Byng, 1600+ games... Congrats Anze!

Anyone care to bet which team Carolina faces off with very early next season?

Gained a couple extra days off with the Pittsburgh win.

I don't mind a physical hockey game, but many aspects of today's game crossed the line. I lay this at the feet of the refs, who seemingly rewarded the Sens transgressions with power plays. My 3 stars of the series: the Stankoven line, Freddie, all the blue-liners.

For some perspective the next time you encounter an idiot Ottawa fan: 21 power plays, including 4 5-on-3s on home ice. 1 goal. And what did your captain do for ya?

Get one on the board and the crowd is silent.

Toronto can't stop goal scoring. Oh .... wait......

And Aho continues to be ass...

Stick gets parallel, it's gonna get called.

Oh goodie, an early opportunity to see how bad the PP is...

Ehlers is the only player on the roster to go 82 games this season. I'm not buying an injury.