NHL Playoffs

UNIONDALE, NY - OCTOBER 22: New York Islanders partners Scott Malkin (L) and Jon Ledecky (R) pose for a photo opportunity during a press conference at Nassau Coliseum on October 22, 2014 in Uniondale, New York. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Jon Ledecky celebrated with the fans after the Islanders advance

Jake Evans stretchered off ice following scary hit from Mark Scheifele (Video)

City of Ottawa brutally roasts Maple Leafs for embarrassing collapse in COVID PSA

Ryan Reaves, Peyton Krebs placed on COVID-19 list for Golden Knights

May 20, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs medical staff attend to forward John Tavares (91) after a collision with Montreal Canadiens forward Corey Perry (not pictured) during the first period of game one of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

John Tavares thanks Maple Leafs fans for support after scary injury, matching their charitable donations

May 20, 2021; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs medical staff attend to forward John Tavares (91) after a collision with Montreal Canadiens forward Corey Perry (not pictured) during the first period of game one of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

John Tavares released from hospital after scary hit to head: Maple Leafs captain out indefinitely

May 20, 2021; Uniondale, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman John Marino (6) is checked into the boards by New York Islanders left wing Kyld Palmieri (21) during the second period in game three of the first round of the 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports

Twitter is having the time of their lives watching the wild Penguins vs. Islanders game

SUNRISE, FL - MAY 10: Teammates line up to congratulate Goaltender Chris Driedger #60 of the Florida Panthers after the shutout victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the BB&T Center on May 10, 2021 in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

NHL Playoffs 2021: 3 reasons the Florida Panthers will win the Stanley Cup

TAMPA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 30: Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning kisses the Stanley Cup trophy during the 2020 Stanley Cup Champion rally on September 30, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)

Explaining the Stanley Cup playoff bracket: How do the NHL playoffs work?

Mar 28, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals defenseman Zdeno Chara (33) celebrates with teammates during the third period of the game against the New York Rangers at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports

NHL Playoffs 2021: 3 reasons Washington Capitals will win Stanley Cup

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Lightning can’t live without Brayden Point and the rest of the NHL knows it

Joel Kiviranta #25 of the Dallas Stars is congratulated by his teammates after scoring the game-winning goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the first overtime period to win Game Seven of the Western Conference Second Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on September 04, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Dallas Stars advance to Western Conference Finals behind Joel Kiviranta’s OT winner (Video)

Connor McDavid (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

4 teams that won’t win the Stanley Cup this year but could in 2021

TORONTO, ONTARIO - AUGUST 11: Brayden Point #21 and the Tampa Bay Lightning celebrate his game winning goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets at 10:27 of the fifth overtime period in Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 11, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Lightning defeated the Blue Jackets at 10:27 of the fifth overtime which made the game the four longest in NHL history. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Game 5: Winners and Losers from Bolts Win

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 18: Duncan Keith #2 of the Chicago Blackhawks talks to teammate Jonathan Toews #19 at an NHL game against the Toronto Maple Leafs during the second period at the Scotiabank Arena on January 18, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images)

Young Chicago Blackhawks will be better for playoff learning experience

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NHL Playoffs: Avalanche vs. Coyotes Game 2 preview, stream, start time, TV channel and more

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NHL Playoffs: Lightning vs. Blue Jackets Game 2 preview, stream, start time, TV channel and more

TORONTO, ONTARIO – AUGUST 12: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals is pushed by Matt Martin #17 of the New York Islanders during the first period in Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 12, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Capitals vs. Islanders Game 1: Winners and losers from Islanders’ comeback win

TORONTO, ONTARIO – AUGUST 12: Patrice Bergeron #37 of the Boston Bruins (C) scores at 1:13 of the second overtime against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second overtime period and is joined by Brad Marchand #63 (L) and Torey Krug #47 (R) in Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round during the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on August 12, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Bruins defeated the Hurricanes 4-3 in the second overtime period. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Patrice Bergeron’s goal gives Bruins double overtime win over Hurricanes (Video)

Ryan O'Reilly, St. Louis Blues. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)

NHL Playoffs: Blues vs. Canucks Game 1 preview, stream, start time, TV channel and more

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NHL Playoffs: Avalanche vs. Coyotes Game 1 preview, stream, start time, TV channel and more

TORONTO, ONTARIO - JULY 29: The Washington Capitals and the Carolina Hurricanes stand together for the Canadian national anthem before an exhibition game prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on July 29, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)

What channels are the NHL playoff qualifying games on?

Claude Giroux, #28, Philadelphia Flyers, (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Flyers announce 34-player return to play roster

Jakub Voracek, Travis Sanheim, Philadelphia Flyers. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Winners and losers of the NHL 24-team playoff format

Edmonton Oilers. Chicago Blackhawks. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

5 matchups we’re looking forward to most in the NHL’s 24-team playoff

The Stanley Cup. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

10 things we learned about the NHL’s return to play plan

Connor McDavid, Edmonton Oilers, Chicago Blackhawks. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

Here is the 2020 NHL 24-team playoff bracket

Tomas Nosek, Vegas Golden Knights. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Here’s how the NHL’s 24-team playoff format will work