The end of the NHL regular season is inching closer, which means teams are fighting for those last playoff spots. The Devils have already clinched a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference after finishing third in the Metropolitan Division.

The Los Angeles Kings will face the Edmonton Oilers in Game 3 of this NHL Playoff matchup on Friday at Rogers Place.

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Stanley Cup playoffs have already included some twists and turns, including long-injured players returning to the ice and others playing through various ailments. That's hockey! Two teams carry 2-0 leads into Games 3 on Thursday,

It’s still way too early to know who will add “big game player” to their narrative this season, but we’ve got a few early candidates.