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In Game 1 of the first-round playoff series in Denver, Randle started horribly before recovering and McDaniels started brilliantly before falling apart.

Says owner Tom Pohlad: "Let's get halfway through the year to the end of the year, and let's judge the success of this year on wins and losses."

The rookie goalie stopped 27 of 28 shots to help his team deliver a stunning 6-1 rout in Dallas to open the NHL playoffs.

Toms Chancalay had his first goal with the Loons and added an assist, and his surge has coincided with his team's.

A strong faceoff percentage and success on the power play helped turn the playoff opener into a rout.

The Wolves couldn't stay consistent, especially on offense, to overcome Denver with Anthony Edwards still on the mend.

The 13th-seeded Gophers were the lowest seed ever to advance to the Four on the Floor. Oklahoma won for the fourth time in five seasons.

Derek Shelton said he wasn't even talking to the umpires when he was ejected for the 18th time in his managerial career in the seventh inning Saturday.

Taj Bradley pitched six strong innings, but after he departed, the Twins gave up a run in each of the final three innings in their third consecutive loss.

Rookie Jesper Wallstedt got the start in goal and made 26 saves in the opener of a first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff series.