The Panthers begin their quest for a second consecutive Stanley Cup on Tuesday when they travel to face the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The playoffs begin on Saturday, with five Canadian teams looking to bring the Stanley Cup home for the first time since 1993.

Auston Matthews scored a career-low 33 goals this season, but Brad Treliving disputes the idea that the Leafs centre experienced a down year. Despite the nagging injury, Matthews still produced 78 ...