After a calamitous start to the first-round series against the Los Angeles Kings, Skinner was pulled in favor of Calvin Pickard, who led the Oilers to five straight postseason wins. When Pickard got hurt in Game 2 against the Golden Knights, Skinner got a second chance, and he's made the most of it.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are back, which means that for the next two months, we’ll get non-stop exciting action in the NHL as we witness history in another team looking to win a championship.

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.

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 NHL's best and brightest made big plays on Sunday as the second round of the NHL playoffs continued with a pair of games. Dallas Stars standout Mikko Rantanen remained hotter than a two-dollar pistol,