This weekend’s puck play was heart-stopping, frustrating, and exhilarating all at the same time.

The good ol’ hockey game has not disappointed thus far, as teams bring the heat in conference semis play.

The inaugural postseason begins tonight with four of the league’s six teams competing to hoist the Walter Cup. Without further ado, here’s everything you need to know before puck drop.

The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is officially in the books and only two Canadian teams remain as the conference semis get underway.

Buckle up hockey fans because three Canadian teams are still contending for the Stanley Cup, including the never-say-die Toronto Maple Leafs.

Somebody call Jeff Probst because teams are channeling their best outwit, outplay, outlast mentality as the Stanley Cup Playoffs continue.

Here are the Canadian teams on the cusp of advancing (or facing elimination) in the grueling quest for the Stanley Cup.

The Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes are just one win away from advancing to the next round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, so let’s see how the rest of the field is stacking up heading into a crucial weekend of games.

There were a few icy missteps in last night’s playoff action, but the Canadian teams have plenty of time to get back on track as the seven-game first round series continue.

And they’re off! With the NHL Playoffs officially underway, here’s what you need to know about Canada’s teams as things continue to heat up on the ice.

After grinding through 82 regular season games, it’s time to wipe the slate clean. Only 16 wins stand between 16 NHL playoff teams and the Stanley Cup, the hardest trophy to win in sports.

After losing the IIHF World Championship (WWHC) at home to Team USA last April, Canada returned the favor last night, defeating the Americans 6–5 in overtime to win their 13th World Championship. The greatest rivalry in sports lives on.