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Pens advance to East finals with Game 5 win
Pittsburgh squandered a two-goal lead vs. the Rangers, but Marian Hossa delivered in OT to send the Penguins to the Eastern finals.

Penguins end Rangers’ season in OT (AP)

Marian Hossa scored his second goal of the game 7:10 into overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins rallied after giving up a two-goal lead to beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Sunday and advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in seven years. Sidney Crosby began a rush into the Penguins end with a pass to Pascal Dupuis, who attempted to give it back to Crosby.

Who deserved their nominations?
The NHL’s award nominees are out, and The Puck Stops Here says while some are deserving, that’s not always the case.

Pens advance to East finals with Game 5 win

Kane, Thomas help US win worlds opener (AP)
Patric Hornqvist scored twice and Sweden fended off Belarus 6-5 in an opening preliminary round game of the world championships on Saturday. Rickard Wallin deflected Nils Ekman’s shot at 10:32 of the third period for the winner. Defenseman Magnus Johansson and forwards Nicklas Backstrom and Robert Nilsson, all in the NHL this past season, also had a goal apiece.

Flyers pressure Habs in big win
The Flyers fell behind early to the Habs. But a balanced attack helped Philly advance to the East Finals, Brad Kurtzberg says.

Rangers’ Avery released from hospital (AP)
Rangers forward Sean Avery was released from the hospital Sunday morning, five days after suffering a season-ending spleen injury in a playoff game. Avery was in intensive care at St. Vincent’s Medical Center from the time he was admitted Tuesday night, shortly after New York’s Game 3 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, until Saturday because of a lacerated spleen, Rangers spokesman John Rosasco said.