Geoff Schwartz drops a few best bets ahead of Wednesday's NBA and NHL playoff action, including Boston to start fast against New York.

Three teams are already on the brink of elimination in the second round of this year's NHL playoffs. Here are some trends from the series.

This isn’t the first time Evander Kane has been a pain to the Golden Knights, and he has helped bring a physicality to the Edmonton Oilers that has them one game from eliminating Vegas.

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

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