Even with Cam Ward Pulled for the extra attacker on the power play with 2:49 left in the game the Carolina Hurricanes fall short tonight Tampa Throws in an empty-netter, making it 5-2 and putting the Hurricanes playoff hopes to rest for good. There will be some terrific first round playoff matchups.The New York Rangers will face the Washington Capitals putting some of the games biggest snipers (mainly Alex Ovechkin and Alexander Semin) against Henrik Lundqvist.Another matchup that should garner s ton of interest is #3 Boston Bruins vs. the #6 seed, Montreal Canadiens. Not only is there a ton of history here, there is also that brawl and the little incident involving Zdeno Chara and Max Pavioretty.
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NBA Playoffs 2011: Can Oklahoma City Thunder Make a Deep Playoff Run?
The 2011 NBA Playoffs will feature some veteran teams who know how to get the job done in the postseason. But this year will also be a time where some of the younger teams in the league will be looking to make a statement that their time is now.The Oklahoma City Thunder feel that this is their time to shine.The Thunder clinched their first Northwest division crown since moving to Oklahoma City, and they will also finish with their best record since relocating from Seattle. They gave the Los Angeles Lakers a run for their money in the first round last year as the No. 8 seed, but this year will be different.In the 2011 NBA Playoffs, the Thunder will