Pittsburgh Penguins

The Pittsburgh Penguins will try to be the first into the conference finals when they host the Rangers tonight.

Three teams, the Penguins, Avalanche and Sharks, can secure a spot in the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs with a win tonight.

The Stanley Cup playoffs start this evening with three games.

Two teams fighting for playoff positions at the top and bottom of the NHL's Eastern Conference are facing off tonight in Columbus as the Blue Jackets entertain Pittsburgh.

The Anaheim Ducks can increase their lead in the NHL's Western Conference tonight as they have a home game with Columbus. The Ducks top the West with 85 points while Chicago has 80. Tonight the Blackhawks, who lead the Central Division, are in Los Angeles for a game with the Kings.