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NHL Playoffs 2022: Odds, Hot Takes, Top Storylines for May 18 Schedule

The second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs is now underway. On Tuesday, the Tampa Bay Lightning opened their series against the Florida Panthers with a win, while the Colorado Avalanche took a 1-0 lead over the St. Louis Blues with an overtime victory.

Now, it's time for the other two second-round series to begin. On Wednesday, the Carolina Hurricanes will take on the New York Rangers, while the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers will face off.

The Hurricanes and Flames finished second in their respective conferences during the regular season, but they each went seven games in their first-round series.