Sunday Playoff Games: Open Game Thread

So far, even in the early stages, this playoff season has provided some thrilling never-say-die hockey. The Hurricanes may not be in action, but as hockey fans, we're still watching. Join the thread to share the awesomeness with your blog buddies as six games roll out today.

Leading off, at 3:05 PM  the Albany River Rats travel to northeast Pennsylvania to take on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in Game 3 of the first round of the Calder Cup Playoffs. The Rats are up 2-0 in the best-of-7 series. 

More links and the rest of the schedule after the jump.

For game feeds and previews for the River Rats, check out these links:

Albany River Rats: Welcome The Official Web Site of the Albany River Rats has the box score, radio feed and game sheet links. 

You can also watch it online for a charge of $9.99 here.

The Infestation: News & Notes The best Rats' blogger's collection of preview links.

You'll enjoy these [free] highlight videos of the Rats' previous wins on Saturday and Thursday. I love their call!

TheAHL.com | AHL Morning Skate Headlines and standings for the rest of the Calder Cup series. (The Hershey Bears are up 3-0 and will advance with a win over Bridgeport today)

In the Stanley Cup playoffs today, we'll have these five games:

3:00 PM Coyotes at Red Wings (Series tied at 1-1) on NBC

6:00 PM Devils at Flyers (Series tied at 1-1) (only on Center Ice)

6:30 PM Penguins at Senators (Series tied at 1-1) (on Versus - as are the rest of today's games)

8:30 PM Predators at Blackhawks (Preds up 1-0)

9:30 PM Sharks at Avalanche (Series tied at 1-1)

If this thread gets too long, we will open a new one.