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Arizona Coyotes' Michael Grabner (40) celebrates his goal with teammates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators in Edmonton, Alberta, Friday, Aug. 7, 2020. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Coyotes advance with 4-3 overtime win over Predators

Associated Press

Washington Capitals defenseman Dmitry Orlov (9) and Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Robert Hagg (8) vie for the puck in the cornerduring the second period of an NHL hockey playoff game Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020, in Toronto. (Cole Burston/The Canadian Press via AP)

Laughton scores twice to lead Flyers past Capitals 3-1

Associated Press

Montreal Canadiens goaltender Carey Price (31) stays out of the way as Pittsburgh Penguins' Conor Sheary (43) chases Canadiens' Brett Kulak (77) during first period NHL Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoff action in Toronto on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Not just Price is right: Canadiens have Penguins on brink

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Minnesota Wild's Eric Staal (12) battles against Vancouver Canucks' Jay Beagle (83) during the first period of an NHL hockey playoff game Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Codie McLachlan/The Canadian Press via AP)

Fan-free playoff hockey still proving plenty intense

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Carolina Hurricanes' goaltender James Reimer (47) reaches for a puck against the New York Rangers during second period NHL Eastern Conference Stanley Cup playoff action in Toronto on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Mrazek, Reimer help Hurricanes advance with play in net

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry (26) is congratulated by teammates Tomas Tatar (90), Joel Armia (40) and Jesperi Kotkaniemi (15) after scoring against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the third period of an NHL hockey playoff game Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Petry’s goal in 3rd lifts Canadiens past Penguins again

Associated Press

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jeff Petry (26) celebrates along with right wing Brendan Gallagher (11) after scoring against Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray (30) during overtime in an NHL hockey playoff game in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP

Petry gets tiebreaking goal in 3rd, Canadiens beat Penguins

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Nashville Predators' Craig Smith (15) skates past as Arizona Coyotes' Conor Garland (83) celebrates a goal during the third period of an NHL hockey playoff game Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Garland, Hall each score in 3rd as Coyotes beat Preds 4-1

Associated Press

Boston Bruins left wing Jake DeBrusk (74) ducks as Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) makes a glove save during the second period of an NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey game in Toronto, Ontario, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Lightning beat Bruins 3-2, improve to 2-0 in seeding round

Associated Press

Florida Panthers left wing Erik Haula (56) celebrates his goal with teammates Keith Yandle (3) Jonathan Huberdeau (11) after scoring against the New York Islanders during the second period of an NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey game in Toronto, Ontario, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Panthers avoid elimination, beat Islanders 3-2 in Game 3

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

New York Islanders left wing Matt Martin (17) celebrates his goal with teammates as Florida Panthers defenceman Keith Yandle (3) skates away during the second period of an NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey game in Toronto, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Eberle scores 2 in Islanders’ 4-2 win over Panthers

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates his goal with teammates Justin Schultz (4) and Jake Guentzel (59) during the first period of an NHL hockey playoff game Monday, Aug. 3, 2020 in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Aye Captains: Crosby, McDavid provide Penguins, Oilers spark

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

New York Rangers center Mika Zibanejad (93) checks Carolina Hurricanes center Jordan Staal (11) into the boards during the first period of an NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey game in Toronto, Monday, Aug. 3, 2020. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Penalties aplenty are common theme early in NHL playoffs

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 9, 2010, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Brent Sopel lifts the Stanley Cup after the Blackhawks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 in overtime to win Game 6 of the NHL Stanley Cup hockey finals in Philadelphia. The former NHL defenseman is drawing upon the lifelong challenges he faced in dealing with dyslexia to help others(AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

Stanley Cup winner shares dark moments confronting dyslexia

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Lightning center Yanni Gourde (37) and Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) keep a close eye on the puck during the second period of an NHL hockey playoff game Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020 in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Capitals lose shootout to Lightning in first playoff seeding game

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart (79) makes a save against the Boston Bruins during first-period NHL hockey playoff action in Toronto, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Hart has 34 saves in Flyers’ 4-1 win over Bruins

By JOHN WAWROW - Associated Press

Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Cam Atkinson (13) celebrates his goal as Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) skates nearby during the third period of an NHL hockey playoff game in Toronto, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Korpisalo shuts out Maple Leafs 2-0 in first playoff start

Associated Press

Edmonton Oilers' James Neal (18) and Chicago Blackhawks' Drake Caggiula (91) battle for the puck during the second period of an NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Blackhawks’ Caggiula suspended for Game 2 vs. Oilers

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche's Nazem Kadri (91) is stopped by St. Louis Blues goalie Jordan Binnington (50) during the second period of an NHL hockey playoff game Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Kadri scores buzzer-beating goal as Avalanche beat Blues

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Winnipeg Jets' Mark Scheifele is helped off the ice after being injured during the first period of the team's NHL hockey playoff game against the Calgary Flames in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Injured Jets in biggest trouble of NHL teams down 1-0

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press