Who clinched and who’s knocking at the door at the NHL playoffs

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

Who clinched: All up 3-1 heading into last night’s Game 5s, the Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche sealed the deal with wins over the NY Islanders and Winnipeg Jets, respectively. Consider those votes tallied.

• But the Boston Bruins, who had clinching potential, were stunned by the shorthanded Toronto Maple Leafs as left winger Matthew Knies stepped up to secure a 2–1 Game 5 overtime win last night, forcing Game 6 back in The Six tomorrow at 8 p.m. ET.

• The Florida Panthers, who eliminated the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday, will just have to wait for their second round opponent.

Who’s knocking at the door: There are two big Western Conference matchups on deck tonight. The first is evened at two games apiece and anyone’s for the taking as the Dallas Stars host the reigning champion Vegas Golden Knights when the high-scoring series continues tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET.

• Elsewhere, the Edmonton Oilers (up 3-1) will aim to send the LA Kings packing when the Game 5 puck drops tonight at 10 p.m. ET.

• And after losing Game 5 last night, the Vancouver Canucks (up 3-2) have another opportunity to close out their series against the Nashville Predators on Friday. Survivors, ready?