But this time there's a twist. In 2021 and 2022, the Lightning were the defending Stanley Cup champion; this time the Panthers are. Each time the two teams have faced each other, the winner of the series has gone on to reach the Stanley Cup Final.

As much as the Los Angeles Kings-Edmonton Oilers game delivered excitement during the Stanley Cup Playoffs, NHL reporter Alex Curry’s outfit choice stole some of the spotlight off the ice. On Monday night, the Kings went head-to-head with the Oilers in a thrilling showdown that ended in a heartbreaking 6-5 loss for Edmonton.

The Stanley Cup playoffs continue on Tuesday, with the New Jersey Devils traveling to face the Carolina Hurricanes on the road. After winning Game 1 4-1, the Canes are now -1000 to win the series, the best series odds for the day.