Wednesday April 25

The first night of the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs started out with loud statements from two highly favored teams. In the first game the Buffalo Sabres, at home for Game 1, trounced upon the New York Rangers 5-2 to take a 1 to nothing series lead. There was no Former Islander noteworthy performance. We will now take a look at the other game:

• Roberto Luongo was pulled late in the third period after surrendering 4 goals on 31 shots in the Anaheim Ducks' 5-1 romp over the visiting Vancouver Canucks. After a career defining season Luongo has continued to struggle going 4-4 in his first 8 decisions. He has dropped 3 of his previous 4 overall. The Ducks lead the series 1-0.

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