Stanley Cup Playoffs, Night 19

We managed to avoid double-overtime tonight to break the streak. In fact, we didn't even get any overtime. Though both games were very close tonight. As of now, all four playoff series are 2-1. And the teams I like to win each of them have the lead. Get a quick recap of tonight's action here.

Senators 2, Devils 0
Senators lead series 2-1
After going two full periods without scoring (an excellent display of the talents of Brodeur and Emery both), the Sens finally nabbed the lead early in the third. Tom Preissing put Ottawa on the board at 4:46. That would end up being the winner. The other goal was scored by Jason Spezza with 56 seconds to go in the game and Brodeur on the bench. Empty-netters are sweet. I missed most of this game despite it being televised. I've tried not to miss many games this postseason. Regardless, Versus had it in HD.

Sharks 2, Red Wings 1
Sharks lead series 2-1
On the Red Wings killer power play, Nicklas Lidstrom gave Detroit the first lead of the night halfway through period one. Ryan Clowe notched the equalizer in the second period. I briefly wondered if we were destined for another night of overtime. That was until Kris Draper took a penalty with eight minutes to play. Jonathan Cheechoo scored an amazing goal worthy only of being a game-winner. Wish I could show it to you. Clowe earned an assist for a two-point night, by the way. So the Sharks are up. We got to watch TSN's coverage of the game on Versus.

Photos: CBS Sportsline.com