NHL playoffs: What you need to know for Sunday

The Stanley Cup playoffs are on. Each day, we'll keep you updated on the important news involving players, starting lineups, injuries and more. Check back throughout the day to stay in the know.

The Western Conference semifinals continue with Game 2 matchups today, as the Blues split the series with Dallas in early action, while the Predators look for even footing in their series against San Jose (8 p.m. ET, CBC, CBC Sports app).

Hit lands Orpik hearing

The NHL's Department of Player Safety has summoned Washington Capitals defenceman Brooks Orpik for a hearing after his hit on Penguins defenceman Olli Maatta.

Maatta had to be helped off the ice after suffering the blow, which landed Orpik a two-minute minor penalty for interference.​

"I thought it was a late hit," Penguins coach Mike Sullivan said. "I thought it was a target to his head. I think it's the type of hit that everyone in hockey is trying to remove from the game."

Eaves out, Nichushkin in

The Stars had a new face in the lineup for Game 2.

Patrick Eaves suffered a lower-body injury when he took a shot off the skate from a teammate, setting up Valeri Nichushkin to make his first playoff appearance