| Dan Ellis, G, Nashville Predators | Wednesday 4/16, 11:06 PM CT |
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| Dan Ellis made 39 saves on 41 shots in Game 4 as the Predators tied up their series with the Red Wings. |
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| Pavel Datsyuk scored both Red Wings goals on Wednesday night in their 3-2 loss to the Predators. |
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| Chris Osgood, G, Detroit Red Wings | Wednesday 4/16, 11:01 PM CT |
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| Chris Osgood came in to relieve starter Dominik Hasek who allowed three goals on 14 shots, and though Osgood saved 13 of 13 shots, the Wings still fell to the Predators 3-2. |
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| Jason Spezza skated on a line with Dany Heatley and Daniel Alfredsson on Wedensday night, and the trio was held pointless in their series clinching defeat to the Penguins. |
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| Marc-Andre Fleury made 21 saves on 22 shots to improve to 4-0 in the playoffs for the Penguins. Fleruy has allowed only five goals in those four games. |
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| Evgeni Malkin scored a goal and was named the first star as the Penguins defeated the Senators 3-1 to complete their first round sweep of the Canadian club. |
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| Henrik Lundqvist picked up his third victory of the first round as he stopped 28 of the 31 shots thrown at him by the Devils. |
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| Patrik Elias, LW, New Jersey Devils | Wednesday 4/16, 9:31 PM CT |
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| Patrik Elias scored two goals for the Devils in their 5-3 loss to the Rangers in Game 4. |
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| Scott Gomez, C, New York Rangers | Wednesday 4/16, 9:28 PM CT |
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| Scott Gomez scored twice for the Rangers on Wednesday as they defeated the Devils 5-3 to move within one game of the second round. |
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| Corey Perry, RW, Anaheim Ducks | Wednesday 4/16, 6:45 PM CT |
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| Changing what had previously been reported, Corey Perry now appears likely to suit up for action in Game 4, this according to TSN. "Practice was on the lighter side today, but yesterday we did a lot of skating at the end of practice, and it's gotten better since last week, that's for sure." |
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| Dion Phaneuf leads the Flames with three goals in their opening round battle with the Sharks, but he has been on the ice for all six San Jose goals in the past two games. |
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| Updating an earlier story, Andreas Lilja will not suit up for Game 4 because of the flu, he will be replaced in the lineup by Brett Lebda, this according to the Detroit News. "Lebs can push the puck up the ice. Our penalty kill has been good and Lils can block shots as good as anybody. You sacrifice something to get something," HC Mike Babcock said. |
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| Brenden Morrow continues to be a thorn in the side of the Ducks in the first round as he has been involved in all aspects of the game. "I remember hearing Guy (Carbonneau) say many times that the difference between being good and being a champion is being willing to make that extra effort," Morrow told NHL.com. |
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| Alexander Ovechkin has found the going rough in his first exposure to the playoffs, this according to the AP. Besides scoring the game winner in Game 1, Ovechkin has been limited to two assists for three points in three games. “I’m frustrated we’re losing,” Ovechkin said. “It’s not about scoring, it’s about winning.” |
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| Sergei Zubov (groin) returned to the ice for the first time since having a procedure in Germany, though no timeline has been established for his return to game action, this according to TSN. |
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| Daniel Alfredsson will be reunited with former linemates Jason Spezza and Dany Heatley for Game 4, this according to TSN. |
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| Sergei Samsonov signed a 3-year, $7.6 million contract to remain with the Carolina Hurricanes, this according to TSN. "We were very excited about Sergei's play after he arrived in Carolina," said Hurricanes' president Jim Rutherford. "It was important to the success of our team going forward that we keep him here." |
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| Gary Roberts, LW, Tampa Bay Lightning | Wednesday 4/16, 12:06 PM CT |
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| Gary Roberts remains listed as doubtful for tonight's game against Ottawa, according to the Ottawa Citizen. Roberts isn't likely to rush back until there's little risk of making the injury more severe. |
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| Jeff Schultz, D, Washington Capitals | Wednesday 4/16, 12:01 PM CT |
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| Jeff Schultz aggravated his upper body injury during battle on Tuesday, according to the Washington Post. He is considered day-to-day. |
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| Tyler Arnason scored a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over Minnesota. Those were his first points of the series. |
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| Jose Theodore stopped 24-of-25 shots in Tuesday's 5-1 win over Minnesota. He is now 2-2 in the series. |
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| Mikko Koivu, C, Minnesota Wild | Wednesday 4/16, 7:52 AM CT |
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| Mikko Koivu scored the lone goal in Minnesota's 5-1 loss to Colorado on Tuesday, and he has now impressively scored a goal in all four games of the series. |
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| Jordan Leopold contributed two assists in Tuesday's 5-1 win over Minnesota. That was notably his first action of the playoffs. |
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| Ruslan Salei, D, Colorado Avalanche | Wednesday 4/16, 7:44 AM CT |
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| Ruslan Salei chipped in a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 5-1 win over Minnesota. He now has three points over the four games of the series. |
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| Corey Perry, RW, Anaheim Ducks | Wednesday 4/16, 7:39 AM CT |
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| Corey Perry continues to be able to skate, but is yet to be cleared by doctors to play, according to the LA Times. He has been out since March 6 because of a torn quadriceps. |
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| Rob Niedermayer could miss the remainder of the playoff series against Dallas, according to the LA Times. He is suffering from concussion-like symptoms sustained in Game 2. Coach Randy Carlyle stated, "He's feeling nauseous. Not feeling just right. Specifically, it happens more when he's traveling in a vehicle. We felt it wouldn't be very smart to put him in an airplane. At this point, he's not traveling today. Who's to say he couldn't travel here tomorrow?"
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| Aaron Ward, D, Boston Bruins | Wednesday 4/16, 7:28 AM CT |
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| Aaron Ward suffered an undisclosed injury during battle on Tuesday, and he is listed as questionable for Game 5, according to the Boston Globe. He would be a sizable loss for Boston if he ultimately cannot go. |
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| Kirk Maltby, LW, Detroit Red Wings | Wednesday 4/16, 7:22 AM CT |
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| Kirk Maltby will miss another game tonight due to his hamstring ailment, according to the Detroit News. He will likely miss the remainder of the first round. |
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| Defenseman Andreas Lilja may not play tonight, according to the Detroit News. He has been battling flu-like symptoms, and Coach Mike Babcock stated that there may be some changes, depending on how some guys are feeling. |
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| Chris Pronger was named the Third Star on Tuesday night, as he notched two goals and an assist in a 4-2 win over Dallas, according to NHL.com. Anaheim trails in the series 2-1. |
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| Carey Price, G, Montreal Canadiens | Wednesday 4/16, 7:09 AM CT |
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| Carey Price earned Second Star honors on Tuesday night, as he stopped all 27 shots in a 1-0 shutout win over Boston, according to NHL.com. He led Montreal to a 3-1 lead in the series. |
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| Daniel Briere was named the First Star for Tuesday night, as he generated two goals and an assist in a 6-3 win over the Capitals, according to NHL.com. The Flyers now hold a 2-1 lead in the series, and he has six points over the three games. |
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| Ryane Clowe, LW, San Jose Sharks | Wednesday 4/16, 1:04 AM CT |
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| San Jose left winger Ryane Clowe continues to work as the offensive arm of power in the Sharks bid for the Stanley Cup, netting one goal and an assist on the game-winning net with a setup for Joe Thornton. |
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| In the ugliest game of the night, the Colorado Avalanche put 1-5 licking on the Minnesota Wild and then the Wild attempted to resolve the conflict with fists (racking up 89 total penalty minutes). For the Avs, it was center Tyler Arnason and defenseman Ruslan Salei getting it done. |
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