The first two rounds of the NHL playoffs dealt out plenty of ecstatic highs and crushing lows.
Usually watching from the sidelines at this time of year, the Nashville Predators have made Music City come alive with hockey fever and the Ottawa Senators have cobbled together a bounce-back campaign under new coach Guy Boucher.
Meanwhile, the seasoned warriors of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Anaheim Ducks try to mix together the magic combination of skill, grit and luck that leads to a championship.
On the outside, the Washington Capitals are now once again watching from the sidelines, joining favored teams like the Chicago Blackhawks and the San Jose Sharks that suffered early eliminations.