Welcome to night #1 of the NHL playoffs! This is your open thread to follow and chat about all five games taking place tonight.

Jamie Benn vs Minnesota Wild. To pass these excruciating hours, let's remember what Jamie Benn did last time he went to Minnesota...

A little girl during a Stars 'Stick With Reading' event asks Steve Ott why he fights during a game...

High Hit from Matt Niskanen Potentially Concusses Eric Staal

Brad Richards talks about his injury. From Mark Stepneski.

Loui Eriksson takes Carey Price (and the rest of us) out for a spin during Saturday night's skills competition. He placed third in the fan vote.

Brenden Morrow named as accomplice in Bettman kidnapping hoax, courtesy of Onion News Network.

Ribeiro's Between Legs Shot #6 on Puck Daddy's Top Ten Goals. I thought we could all use a smile and it's nice when a Stars player gets a little recognition on a list like this, so check out Puck Daddy because all of these top 10 goals are ridiculous, and enjoy McRibs at #6 on the list.

Stephane Robidas, doing what he does best. As much as the Stars owe Raycroft a thank you card and a steak dinner after tonight, Raycroft himself owes it to Robidas for this spectacular save.

I can imagine Jere Lehtinen doing this to his house.