Henrik Lundqvist comes down with the flu, and Cam Talbot has to make a surprise game 7 start. Talbot has a sensational game, pitching a shutout in a 1-0 Rangers victory, in which Talbot assisted on the only goal, a shorthanded breakaway marker from JT Miller. Mark Streit receives an uncharacteristic 5 minute boarding major and a game misconduct, totaling 15 minutes in penalties, after a questionable hit on Derek Stepan triggers a line brawl half way through the 2nd period. Tyler Kennedy finally gets into the lineup and responds with a 3 point night, leading the Sharks to a 5-4 4th overtime victory over the Kings in probably the most important game in San Jose's history. And finally, with Tyson Barrie still hurt and Matt Cooke serving his suspension, Nino Niederreiter has a solid night, scoring once and adding 2 helpers as the Wild edge out Colorado 4-3 to win their series.
This is the only scenario in which the Jets will manage to advance tonight.
Hey, it could happen!...
Congratulations to Chicago for their series win!