One of the greatest broadcasting moments for the late Bob Cole occurred early in 1976 while watching Russia’s powerful Red Army team head to the dressing room before the first period ended to protest the alleged dirty play of the host Broad Street Bullies _ a.k.a. the Philadelphia Flyers. Cole said in amazement: “They’re going home.”

Unless the New York Islanders and Tampa Bay Lightning win their respective playoff games at home today, they’ll be going home, too. Oh baby, talk about added pressure.