The Toronto Maple Leafs fell behind in their first-round series again without star winger William Nylander on Wednesday, and Thursday's schedule presents two teams in need of a win. Here are five things to know heading into Thursday’s post-season action: WHERE'S NYLANDER? Nylander missed a third straight game to open Toronto's first-round series with the Boston Bruins on Wednesday as he continues to work his way back from an undisclosed injury. The 27-year-old took part in line rushes at Wednesd
Vancouver Canucks (50-23-9, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Nashville Predators (47-30-5, fourth in the Central Division)Nashville, Tennessee; Friday, 7:30 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Predators -120, Canucks +100; over/under is 6NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Series tied 1-1BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators and the Vancouver Canucks are in a 1-1 series tie in the first round of the NHL Playoffs. The teams meet Tuesday for the sixth time this season. The Predators won the previous meeting 4-
Edmonton Oilers (49-27-6, second in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (44-27-11, third in the Pacific Division)Los Angeles; Friday, 10:30 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Oilers -128, Kings +108; over/under is 6.5NHL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND: Series tied 1-1BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings host the Edmonton Oilers in game three of the first round of the NHL Playoffs with the series tied 1-1. The teams meet Wednesday for the seventh time this season. The Kings won 5-4 in overtime in the la