Best photos from the 2024 NHL playoffs

Florida Panthers center Aleksander Barkov (16) scores a short-handed goal against Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy (88) during Game 5.

Oilers left wing Evander Kane (91) moves the puck as Kings defensemen Vladislav Gavrikov (84) defends during the first period of Game 4.

Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) celebrates with teammates after their win against the Capitals in Game 4 to sweep their first-round series..

Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin (13) celebrates his hat trick during the third period against the Jets in Game 4.

Canucks center Elias Lindholm (23) celebrates his game-winning goal in overtime against the Predators during Game 4.

Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston celebrates his overtime goal against the Vegas Golden Knights for a 3-2 victory in Game 3.

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev skates with the puck against the Florida Panthers' Aleksander Barkov. Sergachev, returning from a broken leg, had an assist as the Lightning won 6-3 in Game 4 to avoid being swept.

Toronto Maple Leafs right wing William Nylander (88) looks for a rebound in front of Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) during Game 4. The Bruins won the game, 3-1.

New York Islanders center Kyle Palmieri (21) and Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jaccob Slavin (74) chase the puck in Game 4. The Islanders won the game, 3-2 in double overtime.

The Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman celebrates after scoring a goal in the first period of Game 3 against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. The Oilers won the game, 6-1.

Vancouver Canucks goaltender Casey DeSmith (29) and Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg (9) fight for position during the third period of Game 3. The Canucks won the game, 2-1.

The Colorado Avalanche's Samuel Girard (49) slides for the puck against the Winnipeg Jets during Game 3 at Ball Arena. The Avalanche won the game, 6-2.

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) makes a save on Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) during Game 3. The Rangers won the game, 3-1.

Florida Panthers forward Sam Reinhart (13) is congratulated by captain Aleksander Barkov after scoring against the Tampa Bay Lightning during Game 3.

New York Islanders center Kyle MacLean (32) collides with Carolina Hurricanes center Evgeny Kuznetsov (92) during Game 3.

Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand (63) trips up Toronto Maple Leafs forward Tyler Bertuzzi (59) during the second period of Game 3.

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson (36) stops a shot by Dallas Stars center Wyatt Johnston (53) during the second period of Game 2.

Los Angeles Kings forward Alex Laferriere (78) battles with Edmonton Oilers defensemen Brett Kulak (27) in front of goaltender Stuart Skinner (74) during Game 2.

Nashville Predators defenseman Luke Schenn (2) checks Vancouver Canucks forward Brock Boeser (6) during the first period of Game 2.

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Josh Manson (42) jostles for position with Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Scheifele (55), defenseman Josh Morrissey (44), and forward Gabriel Vilardi (13) during the third period of Game 2.

Florida Panthers forward Carter Verhaeghe scores the overtime winner in Game 2 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome (17) celebrates his goal during Game 2 against the New York Rangers.

Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) reacts to giving up a goal to the Vegas Golden Knights during Game 1. The Golden Knights won 4-3.

Hats littered the ice after the Edmonton Oilers' Zach Hyman scores his third goal of the game. The Oilers beat the Los Angeles 7-4 in Game 1.

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Jalen Chatfield (5) shoots against New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech (3) during the third period of Game 2 in PNC Arena. The Hurricaes rallied from a 3-0 deficit to win 5-3 and take a 2-0 series lead.

Toronto Maple Leafs center John Tavares (91) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Boston Bruins during the second period of Game 2 at TD Garden. The Maple Leafs rallied for a 3-2 win to tie the series 1-1.

The Vancouver Canucks' Nikita Zadorov (91) checks the Nashville Predators' Gustav Nyquist in the second period of Game 1 at Rogers Arena. The Canucks won the game, 4-2.

The Winnipeg Jets' Mason Appleton (22) celebrates the second period goal by teammate Adam Lowry (17) against the Colorado Avalanche during Game 1 at Canada Life Centre. The Jets won the game, 7-6.

The New York Rangers' Artemi Panarin celebrates after scoring a goal in the second period against the Washington Capitals in Game 1 at Madison Square Garden. The Rangers won the game, 4-1.

The Florida Panthers' Sam Bennett (9) moves the puck as the Tampa Bay Lightning's Anthony Duclair defends during Game 1 at Amerant Bank Arena. The Panthers won the game, 3-2.

Boston Bruins center Jesper Boqvist (70) celebrates after his first career playoff goal during a Game 1 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs.