Adam Henrique had two goals, Stuart Skinner made 23 saves and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 to take a 3-1 lead in their second-round NHL playoff series.

The Dallas Stars entered this season as a Stanley Cup contender, but some injuries put their championship hopes in question.

Last season, Skinner had a 14-9 record in the playoffs with a 2.45 GAA, .901 save percentage and one shutout. This season, he was 26-18-4 in 51 games (50 starts) during the regular season with a 2.81 GAA, .896 save percentage and three shutouts.

As the Oilers battle in the playoffs, a potential blockbuster offseason move is brewing. Reportedly, Edmonton is eyeing Florida Panthers' defenseman Aaron Ekblad, valued around $60 million, to fortify their defensive lineup.

The NHL playoffs have already provided a fair share of players reaching another level, but for some high-profile names, the spotlight's not flattering.

Inside this “we” sport, Evander Kane has always been one to stand out. But that’s what makes him who he is, and perhaps, what allows him to accomplish what he has this spring for the Oilers.

He’s the first NHL player in almost 40 years to have a hat trick in consecutive playoff games and the third in league history. He's the first player in NHL history with multiple three-goal periods during the same postseason, and the first player in NHL history with back-to-back games with four-point periods.

The Washington Capitals lost to the Carolina Hurricanes, 5-2, on Monday night to fall behind 3-1 in the second-round playoff series.