Now that the second round is over. Here is a look at some thing that caught my attention.

In Detroit, Colorado’s Cody McLeod showed he is now fan of the Octopi on the ice tradition. Check out his reaction after the traditional tossing of the Octopi at the Joe in Game 2.

Here is the skinny on the tradition:

-The origins of the activity go back to the 1952 playoffs, when a NHL team played two best-of-seven series to capture the Stanley Cup. The octopus, having eight arms, symbolized the number of playoff wins necessary to win the Stanley Cup. The tradition was first started on April 15, 1952 by Pete and Jerry Cusimano, brothers and store owners in Detroit’s Eastern Market. The team swept the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens en route to winning the championship, as well as winning two of the next three championships.

Also in Detroit we have had our one and ONLY fight of the playoffs so far (at least that I’ve seen and I’m pretty sure I have watched EVER game) Here is Cody McLeod (again) taking on Darren McCarty.

-By the way, how is it that we have had such amazing, hard hitting and relatively clean hockey without any fighting? I’m just saying, don’t tell me you HAVE TO have fighting to avoid cheep play and have a rough and tough style of play.

Best hit of the second round. Brendon Morrow on Milan Michalek. I still think the Cory Sarich hit was the best so far, but Morrow’s was pretty damn good too.

Best goal of the second round. Henrik Zetterberg against the Avs. However, you have to admit, as spectacular as this goal was there was a lot of luck involved. Good on Henrik for having the on ice presence to do this but he was just swinging his stick and hoping it would go in.

Honorable mention to R.J. Umberger for his sliding, second effort goal vs. the Habs

Best save of the second round AND the best save of the playoffs so far. Evgeni Nabokov against the Stars in that epic 4 OT game. Yes, Nabokov made a bad play to give the Stars the scoring chance but still….GLOVE SAVE AND A BEAUTY!!