playoff primer

Will Steven Stamkos make an appearance later in the series? Can Anton Khudobin be a difference-maker for Dallas? Steven Ellis and Ken Campbell take a look at the top storylines heading into the 2020 Stanley Cup final.

A late-playoff elimination will always sting, but as Steven Ellis and Matt Larkin discuss, there's still a lot to be proud about if you're an Islanders fan. They're not a fluke – they're here to contend going forward.

The New York Islanders only took 24 shots in a double overtime affair last night, but that's all they needed to win. If the Tampa Bay Lightning don't want to worry about Game 7, they need to adjust accordingly. Steven Ellis and Ken Campbell have more.

The Dallas Stars are one win away from finishing off the Vegas Golden Knights – can they do it? Plus, how will the Islanders fare with Casey Cizikas out for the playoffs? Steven Ellis and Matt Larkin take a look.

Lightning coach Jon Cooper said his team "gifted the Islanders a win in Game 3 – will New York take advantage again? Plus, Vegas continues to struggle to score goals against red-hot Anton Khudobin. Steven Ellis and Ryan Kennedy have more.

The New York Islanders entered Game 3 needing to take a game and finished the thrilling contest ahead. On Saturday, the Vegas Golden Knights look to do the exact same. Steven Ellis and Ken Campbell break down the biggest storylines.

Anton Khudobin is red-hot and the Tampa Bay Lightning need to fill some holes with the loss of a few key players. Steven Ellis and Ken Campbell break down the biggest stories heading into the weekend.

The Dallas Stars fell victim to mistakes in Game 2 and need a way to bounce back — can they? Plus, Steven Ellis and Ryan Kennedy look at the improved play by the New York Islanders and a potential Alex Killorn suspension.

Three down, two go. The Stanley Cup playoffs are in the stretch run, with just four teams remaining in the fight for hockey's top trophy. Steven Ellis and Ryan Kennedy break down the action.

On the heels of two spectacular Game 7s on Friday, the New York Islanders and Philadelphia Flyers are set to close out the second round on Saturday. Steven Ellis and Ken Campbell get you set for the day's action.

The Canucks and Golden Knights don't get time to rest and the Avalanche and Stars will finally put their scuffle to rest. Steven Ellis and Matt Larkin take a look at Friday's action.

The Boston Bruins and Colorado Avalanche are down 3-1 heading into Monday with their seasons in jeopardy. Can they save them? Steven Ellis and Matt Larkin take a look at what needs to change.

With three games on the docket, we could see three teams force 2-2 in their respective second-round series. Steven Ellis and Ryan Kennedy break down the action.

Semyon Varlamov deserves more praise, the Bruins and Lightning look to break a deadlock and the Avalanche need a quick start to steal back momentum. Steven Ellis and Ryan Kennedy have all that and more ahead of Wednesday's action.

It's still early in the second round, but you never want to find yourself trailing after two games. Steven Ellis and Matt Larkin break down Tuesday's playoff action.

With two games on Sunday's card, the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs are in full swing. Steven Ellis and Ryan Kennedy break down the action.