Three teams are already on the brink of elimination in the second round of this year's NHL playoffs. Here are some trends from the series.

The NHL playoffs have already provided a fair share of players reaching another level, but for some high-profile names, the spotlight's not flattering.

Zeisberger digs into Matthews a bit, saying it's time for Toronto's star center, who hasn't scored in the series, to come through in a big way to get the Maple Leafs over the hump and into the Eastern Conference Final.

Toronto Maple Leafs fans packed bars and restaurants near Scotiabank Arena during round one of the NHL hockey playoff series against the Ottawa Senators, according to consumer spending data.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs have provided some theatrics over the last few weeks, and Friday's action proved to be no different. The night began with the Florida Panthers topping the Toronto Maple Leafs in overtime by a 5-4 decision.

Mikko Rantanen is on a history-making tear. The Florida Panthers need a history-making comeback.

The NHL suspended Domi for the remainder of the playoffs. Unfortunately for Toronto, it turned out to be a three-game suspension as the Devils won the series in seven games and for Domi, his actions helped inspire New Jersey as they went all the way to the Stanley Cup Final that year before losing to Colorado.