GALLANT, RUFF AND TROTZ VOTED JACK ADAMS AWARD FINALISTS

The NHL announced that Florida’s Gerard Gallant, Dallas’ Lindy Ruff and Washington’s Barry Trotz are the three finalists for the 2015-16 Jack Adams Award, presented to the head coach who has “contributed the most to his team’s success.”

PREDS WIN LONGEST GAME OF 2016 STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS, EVEN SERIES
Mike Fisher (2-0—2) scored his second goal of the game at 11:12 of the third overtime period to help the Predators win the longest game of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs and even their series with the Sharks at two games apiece.

The Predators, who tied the game with 4:21 remaining in regulation, improved to 3-7 in all-time playoff overtime games and earned their first such victory on home ice (1-3). Half of their postseason overtimes games have required multiple extra frames, including each of their past three (0-2 vs. CHI in 2015 FR).

The Predators tied a best-of-seven Stanley Cup Playoffs series at 2-2 after losing the first two games for the third time in franchise history (also 2004 and 2008 CQFs, both vs. DET).

EAKIN, STARS EVEN SERIES WITH OT WIN
Cody Eakin (1-0—1) notched his first career playoff overtime goal to lift the Stars to a Game 4 victory and even their series at 2-2.

Eakin, who has two overtime goals in 319 career regular-season games, has collected 3-10—13 in 16 career postseason contests (2 GWG).

Jamie Benn notched two assists to maintain his position as the top point-producer in the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs (5-9—14).

The Stars/North Stars franchise improved to 30-39 in all-time playoff overtime games, including a 17-17 mark on the road and 7-11 clip against the Blues.

OVERTIME SO FAR
Six of 15 games thus far in the Second Round have required overtime, including each of the past three and four in the past three days.

Overall, 13 of 62 games in the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs have required overtime, with road teams holding a 7-6 advantage. Four contests have extended past the first extra session, with home and road teams each winning twice.

THURSDAY’S RESULTS
Home Team in Caps
Dallas 3, ST. LOUIS 2 (OT) – series tied 2-2
NASHVILLE 4, San Jose 3 (3OT) – series tied 2-2

SNEAK PEEK AT FRIDAY’S ACTION
All Times Eastern
Tampa Bay @ NY Islanders, 7:00 p.m. ET, TBL leads 2-1