Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

The Vegas Golden Knights were denied a Stanley Cup repeat in a 2-1 loss in Game 7 to the Dallas Stars, while the rested New York Rangers edged the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 to start their second-round series Sunday. The second round's all-Canadian clash between the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver Canucks gets underway Wednesday in Vancouver. Here are five things to know entering Monday's post-season action: RESTED RANGERS The New York Rangers remain undefeated in the post-season at 5-0 after their 4