Between the Benches

Playing top teams in early rounds is tough. Does Tyler Myers make them favorites? If they had landed Adam Fox, they'd be favored over Colorado. Now, it's a different story.

Effective minutes are all that's needed for players like Luke Schenn and Logan Stanley. They excel at their specific roles, demonstrating the value of journeymen in the NHL.

We often overemphasize elite goaltending for Stanley Cup runs. But what if 'average' is all you truly need? Looking back, many championship teams relied on solid, not spectacular, netminding. Could this be the overlooked key?

He's heading to the playoffs to be an annoyance. At 40, he's still producing on the ice and playing down the lineup. Expect him to get shifts on the top power play. He's there to be a pest, plain and simple.

This trade is a massive win for the Anaheim Ducks. Adding an experienced defenseman, brings invaluable knowledge. Carlson might be on the back nine of his career, but his presence could be key to winning the Pacific.

He's on fire! With 21 points in his last 14 games, he's having a career year. His highest point total before this season was 60, but he's set to break that record. This is history in the making!

Adam Fox becomes the 4th defenseman in Rangers franchise history to reach 400 points, and the 6th fastest American-born defenseman in NHL history to hit this milestone. He achieved this incredible feat in just 468 games.

The Islanders make NHL history! They became the first team in NHL history to win their first 10 games decided in OT.