The intensity of the NHL postseason is unrivaled. Puck drops on the Conference Semifinals on Wednesday, the magnitude of which is amplified by two in-state/province rivalries. The Calgary Flames had a stunning come from behind overtime victory over the Dallas Stars in Game 7, setting up a second-round matchup with the hated Edmonton Oilers. Similarly, the Tampa Bay Lightning erased a 3-2 series shortfall, knocking off the Toronto Maple Leafs on home ice in the series finale. That set them on a collision course with the Florida Panthers, pitting the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champions against this year’s President Trophy winners.
Second Round Betting Guide for the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs
