Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Today is an off day for the Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers as they prepare for Monday's winner-take-all Game 7 showdown at Rogers Arena. The Florida Panthers, New York Rangers and Dallas Stars have off days, too, but they'll be watching Monday to see which Canadian team joins them in the final four. Here are five things to know about the NHL playoffs: Flush it. Focus forward. Play Game 7 like you want to be a hero. Those were the post-game words of Vancouver Canucks coach Rick Tocchet las