Flyers goon Zac Rinaldo responded to his "hit" on Zbynek Michalek. He won't be suspended. [Philly]

James van Riemsdyk could return to the Flyers lineup soon. Nicklas Grossmann did not practice Thursday. [CSN Philly]

Capitals owner Ted Leonsis thinks Boston is getting the benefit of the doubt because they are the defending Cup champs. [Puck Daddy]

Scott Clemmensen will start in goal tonight for the Panthers. [PHT]

Martin Hanzal and Lauri Korpikoski will again be out of the lineup for the Coyotes.  [NHL]

Even Wayne Gretzky is surprised that the playoffs have been so intense. He also offered some thoughts on Crosby.  [TSN]

Brian Burke thinks the complaints about the violence and suspensions of the playoffs are overblown.  [TSN]

 

Last night's recap:

Kyle Turris scored the overtime winner for Ottawa against the Rangers.

Henrik Sedin got some payback on Dustin Brown with a little shot to the face. Vancouver won 3-1.  LA is up 3-1 in the series.

Dustin Brown had a chance to tie the game in the third after he was awarded a penalty shot. 

Mel Gibson is back to work.