We’re in a golden age for superstars enforcing their will in the playoffs. Yet, Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl can’t be shut down. Mikko Rantanen continues to dominate in Dallas.

The Edmonton Oilers look to clinch the second round of the NHL Playoffs when they visit Vegas on Wednesday night for Game 5 against the Golden Knights.

Smith was the biggest star of the night as he recorded two goals in Vegas' 4-3 win over Edmonton in Game 3. Smith's first goal of the night was a beauty. He skated through three Oilers and finished the play with a slick deke on Stuart Skinner. As cool as that was, no one remembered it by the end of the game.

Max Pacioretty was a key piece in the Maple Leafs's 2-0 victory against the Panthers in Game 6. Pacioretty - who received a smart pass from Bobby McMann and backhanded the puck near the crease late in the third period - extended Toronto’s lead to push for Game 7.

The Dallas Stars can wrap up their NHL Western Conference playoff series on Saturday night with a win at home over the Winnipeg Jets.

Brad Marchand and the Florida Panthers finally punched back at the Toronto Maple Leafs in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs. Down 2-0 in the series, the Panthers found themselves close to dropping a third consecutive game on Friday as the contest went to overtime.

Here's a look at some key Edmonton players who increased their playing time despite being on the sidelines for Game 1.

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