Having watched him score only one goal in his first six playoff games this year, Vladimir Tarasenko's teammates and coaches on the St. Louis Blues could sense that he was on the verge of doing something special.

The Edmonton Oilers are coming of age with every passing game they play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Despite being outplayed throughout by a favored opponent, they found a way to take a commanding lead in their series against the Anaheim Ducks by riding a stellar goaltending performance to victory.