Jason Krog tallied a hat trick and added an assist as Chicago posted a 4-1 win over visiting Toronto on Friday in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals at Allstate Arena. Krog (pictured) now leads the AHL with 21 points (7-14-21) in 14 playoff games for the Wolves, including seven goals in his last four contests. Chicago will host Game 2 of the series on Sunday afternoon.

Bobby Ryan (pictured) netted a pair of goals, including the game-winner on the power play in the third period, to help Portland take a 3-2 road win over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday at the Wachovia Arena. The Pirates evened the best-of-7 series at one game apiece and will host Game 3 on Sunday afternoon.

The American Hockey League and B2 Networks are making highlights available from the 2008 Calder Cup Playoffs. Here are the top 10 highlights from the second round of this year's postseason, and don't forget you can catch all the action live on the road to the Calder Cup from the comfort of your own computer with B2 Networks' live video webcasts.

Dave Gove banged home a loose puck with 6:57 left in regulation, snapping a scoreless deadlock and sending Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to a 2-0 win over Portland in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday night at the Wachovia Arena. John Curry made 19 saves for his first playoff shutout and his fifth consecutive victory in the Penguins' net.