The Edmonton Oilers visit the Dallas Stars to open the Western Conference final, and the Florida Panthers have an early lead over the New York Rangers in the East.

Here are five things to know entering Thursday’s post-season action:

The Edmonton Oilers visit the Dallas Stars to open the Western Conference final, and the Florida Panthers have an early lead over the New York Rangers in the…{ai:summary}<p>Hockey playoffs heat up as Oilers face Stars and Panthers take on Rangers. The suspense continues in the Western and Eastern Conference finals. #sports</p>

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

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