2008 NHL Playoffs (27 images)

Dallas Stars' Loui Eriksson (R) celebrates with teammates MikeRibeiro (L) and Stephane Robidas (C) after scoring to break the 2-2 tie during the third period in Game 2 of the Western Conference quarterfinals in Anaheim, California on April 12, 2008. The Stars defeated the defending Stanley Cup champion Ducks 5-2 to take a 2-0 series lead. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen)

Anaheim Ducks goalie Jean-Sabastien Giguere makes a stick save against the Dallas Stars during game four of the Western Conference quarterfinals April 17, 2008 in Dallas, TX. The Stars beat the Ducks 3-1 to take a 3-1 lead in the best of seven series. (UPI Photo/Ian Halperin)

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) of Sweden battles for the puck against Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Jaroslav Modry (26) of the Czech Republic during the third period of their Eastern Conference quarter final match up at the Verizon Center in Washington on April 13, 2008. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)

Philadelphia Flyers left wing Patrick Thoresen of Norway reacts after being hit by a shot from the Washington Capitals during the third period of the Eastern Conference quarter finals at the Verizon Center in Washington on April 11, 2008. The Capitals defeated the Flyers 5-4. (UPI Photo/Kevin Dietsch)