As he entered this year’s Stanley Cup playoffs, Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen had something to prove.

The veteran Washington winger has been a presence for the Capitals against the Hurricanes in the NHL playoffs, and understands the urgency needed from both teams in Game 4.

Thompson has been perhaps the best goalie in the postseason, and he’s gotten there playing an unorthodox style built around his strengths.

Midway through the night, the NHL reposted a Bleacher Report's B/R Open Ice graphic celebrating Ovechkin’s 77th career playoff goal, which pushed him past Mario Lemieux for 12th place all-time in league history.

An impressive aspect of NHL parity is the unparalleled, melodramatic playoff games. Lots of pulsating adventures are part of it, along with super-intense competition.

There have been a few surprises in both the NBA and NHL playoffs, including the No. 1-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers trailing the Indiana Pacers 3-1 in their best-of-seven series. Indiana is now -325 to win the series at the BetMGM online sportsbook.

Woll has been put into a tough spot, but he needs to step into the spotlight and help swing the series back in the Leafs' favour for good.