The road back to the Stanley Cup Final took two very different turns for the Penguins and Predators at the start of the second round. “If I’m playing, I’m ready to play,” Malkin said. If I play, if I’m ready, I’m ready first shift.”Predators winger Auston Watson skated just seven first-period shifts Friday night before leaving with an undisclosed injury. “We’ll do our best to take care of business.”The Penguins and Predators each took care of business in six games in the first round. HELLEBUYCK SHINESConnor Hellebuyck, a Vezina Trophy finalist as the NHL’s top goaltender, starred for the Jets in making 47 saves in Game 1.

Source: National Post April 28, 2018 20:15 UTC