Monday's games

Last night was a big one in the playoffs. As a result, there are some critical Game 4's today and tomorrow.

Rangers-Sabres tonite at Madison Square Garden: A must win for Rangers if they want to have a chance in this series. There's no way they are coming back from 3-1 down against Buffalo with 2 of the 3 in Buffalo. They played their best game Sunday and still needed double OT to beat the Sabres. Though the officials helped with the overturned goal that was clearly NOT a kicking motion, as, to their credit, NHL analysts showed over and over.

Canucks-Ducks: Just like Rangers-Sabres, if Canucks lose tonite to go down 3-1, you can count this one over. Ducks haven't even played all that well yet.

Last night, San Jose overwhelmed Detroit. Even while the game was 1-1, for most of the 2nd and 3rd periods, it was all San Jose. I've never seen Detroit pushed around and controlled as the Sharks were able to do. And their work paid off with late power-play goal. If they win their Game 4 tomorrow, Detroit's going to find it hard to come back from 3-1 down. Somehow, though, I think the Red Wings will find a way to bounce back. Their coach is pretty good at making adjustments/

Devils played pretty well last night. And got shut out for their troubles. Down 2-1 with Game 4 tomorrow in Ottawa, I think they're done.