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Each night during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, TSN Hockey analyst and former NHL goaltender Jamie McLennan provides his Post 2 Post rankings for every goaltender in action.

Washington Capitals 6, Philadelphia Flyers 1

Braden Holtby (5): He has continued to dominate. Although he didn't face a ton of high quality chances, he made big saves on Wayne Simmonds in front and Claude Giroux on the back door.

Steve Mason (1): He was hung out to dry as Washington’s power play ate them alive. He could not find any sightlines and was beaten through traffic, Ovechkin’s goal ( although it was a laser beam ) was a stoppable puck for him. His body language was bad, looking frustrated with his group as they played careless and undisciplined near the end of the game.

Los Angeles Kings 2, San Jose Sharks 1 (OT)

Jonathan Quick (5): He was more in control in this game and not as aggressive. He made big saves on Matt Nieto, Joe Pavelski, Logan Couture and Chris Tierney. He was real good on his posts tonight as San Jose had a few jam plays that could have been dangerous.

Martin Jones (4): He made big saves on Anze Kopitar, Milan Lucic and Tanner Pearson during regulation. He was very poised and calm throughout with good rebound control. The game-winning goal was a 5-hole shot that he was late to get down on.

Minnesota Wild 5, Dallas Stars 3

Kari Lehtonen (2): He wasnt as sharp as he has been so far in the playoffs. Chris Porter's goal was a tip, but he was late to react short side. He didn't get any help as he was run into by his own player (John Klingberg) on Jason Pominville's goal. He had some  rebound control issues in this game that cost him some scoring chances against and Mikko Koivu's goal.

Devan Dubnyk (3): He got off to a rough start, allowing two goals on his first three shots, but then settled in and looked comfortable. He was not tested very much as Dallas was flat after the initial push. He still has more to give to get all the way back in this series.