Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Carolina Hurricanes' promising season could end tonight at PNC Arena as the unbeaten New York Rangers look for their second consecutive post-season sweep. And the Colorado Avalanche are hoping to hear their fans sing All The Small Things a lot when they host the Dallas Stars in Game 3 of their series, which is tied 1-1. Here are five things to know about the NHL playoffs: OILERS TIE SERIES IN OT Defenceman Quinn Hughes looked like a Cinco de Mayo pinata last night, whacked at every opportuni