The second week of the 2013 NHL playoffs began on Monday with several teams looking to make a statement in their respective series.
After losing Game 2 at home, the Boston Bruins bounced back with an impressive 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs in the first postseason game played at the Air Canada Centre in nine years. Boston now leads the series 2-1, and a win on Wednesday would send the series back to the TD Garden with the Bruins having an opportunity to clinch a spot in the second round.
In the other Eastern Conference matchup, the New York Rangers came up big in a must-win situation with a 4-3 victory in Game 3 of their series with the Washington Capitals. The Blueshirts trail 2-1 in the series, but they will be very confident going into Wednesday's Game 4 at Madison Square Garden.
Out West, the Detroit Red Wings beat the Anaheim Ducks in overtime for the second time in four games with a winning goal from rookie forward Damien Brunner. That series is now tied 2-2 with each team winning once at home and on the road.
Monday's late game was another exciting battle between the St. Louis Blues and Los Angeles Kings. After three low ...
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