In the NHL last night, Montreal won their game against Boston, while Carolina was defeated by Tampa Bay. And so, for the first time since the NHL took control of the Cup in 1927, neither finalist will return to the postseason, the Edmonton Oilers having long ago been eliminated. Of course, the story might have been different if they hadn't traded away Ryan Smyth...the Oilers have earned a total of 3 points (1-15-1) in the 17 games played since then.