> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # From the Branches: Marlies start series with a win; Stanley Cup Playoffs start early today - URL: https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/from-the-branches-toronto-marlies-start-series-with-a-win-stanley-cup-calder-cup/ - Published: 2016-04-24T14:00:27.000Z - Updated: 2016-04-24T14:00:27.000Z - Description: The first game of the day is on at noon. - Author: Species - Tags: From The Branches, #chorus, #Import 2023-04-05 11:43 Our apologies for the late FTB. The kittens staged a revolt and attempted to take over both the ranch, and our hyperspace weapons research facility. Order was restored when we distracted them with a toy mouse that makes crinkly noises. The Marlies won their first playoff game against the Sound Tigers. They play the second game today in Bridgeport at 5pm, and then all remaining games will be back here at Ricoh Coliseum, the first of which is Thursday. You can listen to the game live on TSN1050. [Marlies win playoff opener despite sitting out recent leading scorer Colin Smith - PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/marlies-win-playoff-opener-despite-sitting-out-recent-leading-scorer/) When you can sit your leading scorer of two months and win convincingly, your team is pretty good. The Marlies did that in their 4-1 win over the Bridgeport Sound Tigers in Game 1 of their pursuit of the Calder Cup. The draft lottery is now less than a week away, which is nice as I am getting tired of reading about it and want get it over with. [What's the worst case outcome for the draft lottery? - PPP](https://www.pensionplanpuppets.com/whats-the-worst-case-outcome-for-the-draft-lottery/) We rank the scenarios of all 14 teams winning the lottery from best to worst. #### [Stanley Cup](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl-playoffs?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Playoffs We said goodbye to the [Rangers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/new-york-rangers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) yesterday. They really looked like they game up, especially after Lundqvist let in the fifth goal. Today could see up to three more teams eliminated. [The Day The New York Rangers' Music Died - Blueshirt Banter](http://www.blueshirtbanter.com/2016/4/24/11487332/the-day-the-new-york-rangers-music-died?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The Rangers are at a crossroads. They might not have much control over what path they take, either. I think the early [Capitals](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/washington-capitals?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) @ [Flyers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/philadelphia-flyers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) game will be the most interesting of the day. And I do mean early. It's on at noon. How shocking would it be if The Flyers somehow made a comeback and won the series? They've done it before! They even made a commercial about it. They Flyers then went on to defeat the [Canadiens](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/montreal-canadiens?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) in the Eastern Conference final, but then [Mike Richards](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/55008/mike-richards?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) touched the Prince of Wales trophy and fucked it all up. The Flyers were destroyed in the Stanley Cup finals, launching the [Blackhawks](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/chicago-blackhawks?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) dynasty. Thanks a lot, Mike. Richards is of course now playing for the Capitals. I am sure they will not let him anywhere near that thing if they do make it through to the final. #### Today's schedule, all times EDT #### Noon: Capitals @ Flyers on CBC and NBC #### 3:00PM: [Stars](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/dallas-stars?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) @ [Wild](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/minnesota-wild?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) on SN and NBC #### 7:00PM: [Panthers](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/florida-panthers?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) @ Islanders on CBC and NBCSN Speaking of the Blackhawks.... can you pull it together [Blues](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/teams/st-louis-blues?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com)? Things are getting testy. #### Other News [Thomas Chabot checks head of fellow Ottawa Senators prospect Gabriel Gagne in QMJHL semifinals](https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/juniorhockey-buzzing-the-net/thomas-chabot-checks-head-of-fellow-ottawa-senators-prospect-gabriel-gagne-in-qmjhl-semifinals-013110946.html?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) This one is ugly. > Here is the [Thomas Chabot](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/255279/thomas-chabot?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) hit. [pic.twitter.com/rYJgQXxGmN](https://t.co/rYJgQXxGmN?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) > > — Jamie Tozer (@station\_nation) [April 23, 2016](https://twitter.com/station%5Fnation/status/723665810896592898?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) [CalgaryNext proposal torpedoed by city report that pegs total cost at $1.8B - CBC](http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/calgarynext-city-report-torpedoes-project-1.3545509?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) The actual cost of the CalgaryNext arena-and-stadium proposal would likely reach $1.8 billion, with Calgary taxpayers on the hook for at least $1.2 billion, according to a new city report that effectively scuttles the project as it stands. [Battle of Ontario Episode 4 with Micah McCurdy and Rob Vollman - Silver Seven](http://www.silversevensens.com/2016/4/23/11495484/battle-of-ontario-episode-4-with-micah-mccurdy-and-rob-vollman?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Hockey Viz founder Micah McCurdy and ESPN Insider Rob Vollman join Callum Fraser and Alec Brownscombe to discuss the curious case of the Chicago Blackhawks, and whether or not [Ben Bishop](http://www.sbnation.com/nhl/players/54828/ben-bishop?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) is an elite goaltender. [Bob Hartley: The Man, The Myth, The Legend - Matchsticks and Gasoline](http://www.matchsticksandgasoline.com/2016/4/23/11491108/a-look-at-bob-hartley?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Hartley has taken a lot of grief this past season, but should he be fired? [World U18 Championships: Finland Stuns United States in 3-2 - SB Nation College Hockey](http://www.sbncollegehockey.com/usa-hockey/2016/4/23/11495258/world-u18-championships-finland-stuns-united-states-in-3-2?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) A late power play goal gave Finland a stunning upset at the World U18s. [Gary Bettman Misses The Reality Of Pat Foley's Rant - St. Louis Game Time](http://www.stlouisgametime.com/2016/4/22/11489094/gary-bettman-misses-the-reality-of-pat-foleys-rant?ref=pensionplanpuppets.com) Blackhawks TV announcer Pat Foley hit on a kernel of truth last night about the NHL's scheduling times. ### Who do you think is most likely to be eliminated today? | Flyers | 28 | | ---------------------------------------- | -- | | Wild | 10 | | Panthers | 1 | | All three! | 31 | | Whoever left the kitten ranch fence open | 22 |