The Los Angeles Kings host the Edmonton Oilers for Game 2 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series on Wednesday, April 23.

The Athletic's NHL staff picks first-round winners, dark horse, biggest disappointment, conference champs, Cup champ and Conn Smythe.

The Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche are even at 1-1 in the first round of their NHL playoff series. They head to Denver ...

The St. Louis Blues host the Winnipeg Jets for Game 3 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series on Thursday, April 24.

Being the No. 1 team in the conference comes with the unbearable weight of expectations. Some of the Caps players have been ...

The Colorado Avalanche host the Dallas Stars for Game 3 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series on Wednesday, April 23.

The Ottawa Senators host the Toronto Maple Leafs for Game 3 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series on Thursday, April 24.

The Washington Capitals host the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday, April 23 for Game 2 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series.

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Florida Panthers for Game 2 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series on Thursday, April 24.

The Minnesota Wild host the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 3 of their Stanley Cup Playoffs series on Thursday, April 24.