The NHL playoffs are in full swing with exciting matchups across the league. The Battle of Florida showcases the Tampa Bay Lightning taking on the Florida Panthers, both teams vying for supremacy in a fierce rivalry. In the Eastern Conference, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Ottawa Senators reignite their rivalry in the first playoff meeting since 2004, promising a dramatic series.

The Western Conference has its own intrigue as the Los Angeles Kings square off against the Edmonton Oilers for the fourth consecutive year. Meanwhile, the Dallas Stars face off against the Colorado Avalanche, a matchup that becomes even more compelling as Mikko Rantanen, now with the Stars after a mid-season trade, prepares to face his former team. With best-of-seven series format in play, every game is crucial as teams battle for a chance to lift the Stanley Cup.