The 2013 NHL playoffs have provided hockey fans with some truly memorable moments, and we are only halfway through the second round.
As of May 21, 20 games have gone into overtime, and there were an NHL-record 17 games that needed bonus hockey in the first round.
The majority of the series played have been competitive, which is great for everyone. Five of the eight opening-round matchups went six or seven games, and five of the eight teams that made the conference semifinals upset a higher-seeded opponent in Round 1.
Let's look at a complete timeline of the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs thus far.
April 30: OT Heroics and a Goalie Gaffe Highlight Opening Day of 2013 Playoffs
The Minnesota Wild had to make a goalie switch before Game 1 of their first-round series with the Chicago Blackhawks when Niklas Backstrom picked up an injury in warm-ups. Backup netminder Josh Harding started in net and gave the team one of its best goaltending performances of the season.
Unfortunately for Harding and the Wild, they lost in overtime when Bryan Bickell scored to give Chicago a 1-0 series lead. ...
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Complete Timeline of the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs So Far
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