Top 5 Stanley Cup playoff storylines entering Round 2

Connor mcdavid edmonton oilers nhl playoffs — Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) controls the puck against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period in game four of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. (Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports via Imagn Sports Content Services, LLC)

5. Can McDavid and Draisaitl return to the WCF?

The Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings battled once again, going to six games, and the Oilers’ play was highlighted by Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl, who combined for 21 points in the series. Both will do their best to lead Edmonton past its next opponent, the Vegas Golden Knights, who they beat three times in the regular season and reach the Western Conference finals for the second consecutive year.

Also, look for Stuart Skinner to improve his play in the second round. Skinner had a 3.42 goals-against average (GAA) and a save percentage of .890% in the first round, and he will need to improve if Edmonton wants to beat a team that has scored 19 goals in the postseason.

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