Rangers-Canes, Battle of Alberta up next in NHL playoffs


              Edmonton Oilers goalie Mike Smith, left, celebrates with left wing Zach Hyman after the team's win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 7 of a first-round series in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Saturday, May 14, 2022, in Edmonton, Alberta. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP)
            
              New York Rangers fans cheer after a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period in Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
            
              Colorado Avalanche's Mikko Rantanen (96) celebrates after scoring as St. Louis Blues' Colton Parayko (55) skates in the background during the third period in Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, May 23, 2021, in St. Louis. The second round of the NHL playoffs features two rematches from last year's first round. The back-to-back defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning face the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Florida Panthers in the East. And the Colorado Avalanche play the St. Louis Blues in one of two series in the West. The Lightning eliminated the Panthers in six games a year ago, while the Avalanche swept the Blues. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
            
              Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) puts a move on Florida Panthers defenseman Gustav Forsling (42) during the second period in Game 6 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, May 26, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The second round of the NHL playoffs features two rematches from last year's first round. The back-to-back defending Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning face the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Florida Panthers in the East. And the Colorado Avalanche play the St. Louis Blues in one of two series in the West. The Lightning eliminated the Panthers in six games a year ago, while the Avalanche swept the Blues. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)
            
              New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin is mobbed by teammates after scoring the game winning goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins during overtime in Game 7 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Sunday, May 15, 2022, in New York. The Rangers won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Rangers-Canes, Battle of Alberta up next in NHL playoffs