Playoff success can add a few millions to a pending UFA's new contract — but postseason struggles can also carve a few millions off.

FORT LAUDERDALE — Edmonton's Connor McDavid and Florida's Aleksander Barkov are two of the best players in the NHL. While McDavid is roundly praised as the best player in the world, Barkov is not far behind.

NHL playoffs mean true overtime hockey is back. Three-on-three play and shootouts are out and there could be some very long games.

As Sam Bennett’s playoff lore continues to grow with each playoff goal scored, his pending free agency only grows more fascinating. On the one hand, you have a soon-to-be 29-year-old second-line center — a decent one that plays with an edge and has scored at a 53-point pace since joining the Florida Panthers.

As the Kraken look to return to the playoffs for the second time in franchise history, we look at their dream scenario in NHL Free Agency.

Much to the perpetuated disappointment of Philadelphia Flyers fans, former Flyers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky continues to steal the show in the NHL playoffs, setting a new postseason record while playing with the Florida Panthers.

Lane Lambert said he feels no pressure to turn the Seattle Kraken into a playoff contender. But his own expectation is to do exactly that.