Stars, Sharks advance past opening round

DALLAS -- Andrew Brunette scooped a rebound shot over sprawling goaltender Marty Turco 13:55 into overtime to give Colorado a 3-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Sunday, wrapping up the first-round series in five games for the seventh-seeded Avalanche.

It was Colorado's third overtime victory in the series.

The Stars outshot Colorado 11-4 in the extra period, including seven shots during the frame's only power play. But Dallas couldn't solve Jose Theodore, who had 50 saves.

Sharks 2, Predators 1

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Patrick Marleau and the San Jose Sharks made quick work of Nashville to reach the Western Conference semifinals for the second straight season.

Marleau and Steve Bernier each scored power-play goals, and the Sharks eliminated the Predators in Game 5

Sabres 3, Flyers 0

BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Rookie goaltender Ryan Miller stopped 24 shots to record his first playoff shutout, and Tim Connolly and J.P. Dumont scored power-play goals and had an assist each in Buffalo's win.

Hurricanes 2, Canadiens 1

RALEIGH, N.C. -- Rookie goalie Cam Ward stopped 30 shots to win his third straight start and Eric Staal and Matt Cullen had power-play goals to help Carolina take 3-2 lead in the series with Montreal.

The Hurricanes became the first home team to win a game in the series.

-- From wire reports