A Bit of Squid - April 24th

Rick Rypien bulldozing a guy?  Shane O`Brien fighting Wayne Simmonds?  Mikael Samuelsson tying franchise playoff records?  A 7-2 shellacking of the Kings?  Chasing Jonathon Quick out of net only to have him need to return after 2 of the next 4 shots were goals?  Andrew Alberts getting more points than Alexandre Burrows?  Damn it, I missed one hell of a game!  After the first period, I went downtown to go clubbing with my friend and a bunch of her friends.  Although there were televisions at the bars, I wasn't able to closely watch, although I did notice a few goals and a 7-2 final.  Well, that's a good way to face Game 5 when the series is tied up, so let's see if the Canucks can repeat this effort in Game 6 on Sunday night.  If they do, it could be the end of the series...... :)

Links after the jump.

• Recaps of the slaughter.  (NHL, Nucks Misconduct, Battle of California, Jewels from the Crown, Canucks, Kings, Vancouver Sun)
  
• Canadiens edged the Capitals 2-1 to force a Game 6.  (NHL, Japer's Rink, Habs Eyes on the Prize)
  
• Sabres beat Bruins 4-1 to also force a Game 6.  (NHL, Stanley Cup of Chowder, Die By The Blade)
  
• Red Wings outplayed Coyotes 4-1 to take a 3-2 series lead back to Detroit.  (NHL, Winging It In Motown)
  
• Today's schedule: Blackhawks and Predators will break the series tie in a 12:00 PST matinee, Penguins can eliminate Senators at 4:00, and Sharks can eliminate Avalanche at 7:00.  (NHL)
  
• Quick summary:  Canucks were good, Kings were really bad.  (Puck Daddy)
  
• Is it the end of the Devils long-lasting dominance?  (THN)
  
• Oh where, oh where will Ilya Kovalchuk end up?  (Puck Daddy)
  
• Zdeno Chara had his automatic suspension rescinded by the NHL this morning after he got an instigation penalty at the end of the 3rd period in last night's game.  (NHL)
  
• Manitoba Moose won 5-2 last night against the Hamilton Bulldogs to force a Game 6, which will happen Sunday night.  (Moose)

If you find any more links, throw them in the comments.