NHL Three Stars: Mrazek blanks Bolts; Hawks, Caps win in OT

No. 1 Star: Petr Mrazek, Detroit Red Wings 

The Detroit goalie bounced back from getting pulled in Game 2 with a 22-save shutout over the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 3. He made a Pavel Datsyuk first-period goal stand up until Riley Sheahan made it 2-0 in the third. Detroit won the game, 3-0, and leads the series 2-1.

No. 2 Star: Brent Seabrook, Chicago Blackhawks

Seabrook’s goal one minute into triple overtime gave the Blackhawks the 3-2 win and the 3-1 series lead over the Nashville Predators. It’s his second goal of the playoffs.

No. 3 Star: Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals

Backstrom assisted on Alex Ovechkin’s first-period goal and then scored the OT game-winner for the Caps in their 2-1 win over the New York Islanders. Braden Holtby made 36 saves in their Game 4 win, going back to D.C. tied at 2-2.

Honorable Mention: Jiri Hudler had a goal and an assist while Johnny Gaudreau scored his first of the playoffs in the Calgary Flames’ 3-1 win over the Vancouver Canucks in Game 4, going up 3-1. … Colin Wilson scored his fourth of the postseason.   

Did You Know? Detroit defenseman Brendan Smith made his 2015 playoff debut after being a healthy scratch in the first two games. (NHL.com)

Dishonorable Mention: Tampa was 0-for-6 on the power play. …  Johnny Boychuk and Nick Leddy were minus-2. … Eddie Lack was pulled in after the first period, giving up three goals on seven shots.

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