The Edmonton Oilers are advancing to the Western Conference Finals on the strength of back-to-back shutouts from none other than Stuart Skinner. On the other side of the NHL playoff bracket, the Florida Panthers pushed the Toronto Maple Leafs to the brink of elimination with huge games from Aaron Ekblad and Sergei Bobrovsky.

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Mikko Rantanen is on a history-making tear. The Florida Panthers need a history-making comeback.

Finally, the Panthers leveled their series with the Toronto Maple Leafs at 2-2 with a strong effort from Bobrovsky in net. Bobrovsky endured some poor luck in the Panthers' Game 3

Mikko Rantanen is showing exactly why Dallas was willing to pay such a hefty price to put him the roster. One of the players the Stars traded for Rantanen is also making a positive impact for his new team.