Today is Islanders cleanout day, so we’ll get some maddening quotes and other stuff from that.
Bit it’s also the day the NHL playoffs begin, with a first round that should be two weeks of sheer fun. Lots of great matchups, and of course a maximum slate of games each night to keep us entertained even when one or two games are a dud.
Things begin with two Western playoff series:
Winnipeg vs. St. Louis
The President’s Trophy winners take on the upstarts who had a 12-game win streak (ended by these Jets) to resurrect their season.