Playoffs Central

First thoughts: Both the San Antonio Spurs and the Oklahoma City Thunder ended their seasons on a high note, which clearly rolled over into their performances in the opening round of the playoffs. The Spurs have had over a week of rest leading up to this series after sweeping the Memphis Grizzles, 4-0, beating the Grizzles with ease…

Embed from Getty Images The Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals last met in the second round of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs. That year, the Capitals were the Southeast Division Champions, but they were ranked fourth in the league. While Alex Ovechkin lead the NHL in goals with 56 and won the Hart Memorial, Ted Lindsay, and Maurice…

Embed from Getty Images On the afternoon of April 24, 2016, the Philadelphia Flyers were extinguished in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Washington Capitals. They are preceded in elimination by the Detroit Red Wings, the Los Angeles Kings, and the New York Rangers. The Flyers are survived by Mike Richards and Justin…

Embed from Getty Images On the evening of Friday, April 22, 2016, the Los Angeles Kings were eliminated in Game 5 from the Stanley Cup Playoffs by the San Jose Sharks. They are survived by Christian Ehrhoff of the Chicago Blackhawks; Teddy Purcell and Willie Mitchell of the Florida Panthers; Jarret Stoll of the Minnesota Wild; Thomas…