After 6 games, regular season and playoffs combined, Detroit and Toronto have split the games down the middle, going 3-3. Each game has been decided by a single goal, showing just how evenly matched these two teams are.

Nick Foligno, brought in during the offseason for his veteran presence, showed exactly that as he scored the game-winner in OT. Foligno and his fourth line partners, Ryan McLeod and Justin Kirkland, combined for 5 points on the night and showed off the depth Toronto will need to win this series.

After blowing a 2-0 lead and losing Game 1, the Maple Leafs had leads of 1-0, 2-1, and 3-2 in Game 2 and still needed overtime to get past the Red Wings and even up their second round series.

The Thunderbirds prepare tonight for game 1 against the Stars, looking to carry the momentum of 4 straight wins into the second round

After knocking down a worthy fearless opponent in the Dallas Stars in the first round, the kings are now facing the San Jose Sharks, one the richest team in the league. We all know how people with too much money have a tendency to try to bend the rules in their favor. Lets see how this plays out but needless to say the referees will be under a microscope all series long.

Well folks this is why we play this incredible game. Some people would say these two juggernauts should have never faced each other in a 1st round matchup but here we are. Hold on to your butts!! Game 7 baby!

Tough series continues between Nashville and Chicago. Preds look to take back control of the series!

After battling for top spot in the Atlantic all season long, it seemed almost inevitable that Toronto and Detroit would square off in the playoffs. For the second year in a row, they'll meet in the second round where the Maple Leafs will look to exact some revenge after getting bounced by the Red Wings in five games.

Justin Kirkland is the unlikely hero for the Maple Leafs, coming up clutch in overtime and delivering the series winner against the Sabres.

Cleveland Monsters are the first team to advance in the Calder Cup playoffs, defeating the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in four games. Parker Ford leads the way with 8pts, with a balanced 4G and 4A.