Apr 18, 2012; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar (11) celebrates with right wing Dustin Brown (23) after scoring a goal during the first period as Vancouver Canucks goalie Cory Schneider (35) reacts in game four of the 2012 Western Conference quarterfinals at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PRESSWIRE

Well folks, two weeks removed from a stinging first round exit, and I am finally able to resume acknowledging these playoffs. Though I have desperately tried to avoid checking in on the NHL, my love for hockey is too strong, and there are quite a few good stories out there. This years first two rounds have shown how much parity there is in this league, every team neck and neck and playing tight hockey. (Well except for the recently swept Blues who forgot what got them to that number 2 seed.) … [visit site to read more]

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