The Pittsburgh Penguins’ surprising playoff run quieted speculation around Sidney Crosby’s future—for now—but their early exit underscores the urgent need to choose a clear direction as their aging core nears its limits.

This game — like every other one this series — was a coinflip, and it was Tampa's turn to win. But the Canadiens believe their best is coming in Game 7 on Sunday.

If the Flyers want to make a deep playoff run this spring, they'll need to unlock Matvei Michkov. Michael Amato has that and more in his Friday Four.

The beat up and aging Oilers simply looked like a team that's played too much hockey the last two springs, the fatigue exacerbated by a schedule during which they never seemed to catch their collective breath.

The instability caused by a chaotic month continues to ebb, with the Blue Jays' performance slowly steadying as a result. Still, particularly at the plate, getting back to themselves continues to be a process.