The Vancouver Canucks struck first in a wild second-round NHL playoff series opener against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday and the Florida Panthers pulled even in their best-of-seven matchup against the Boston Bruins.

The two other conference semifinals will resume Thursday night. Here are five things to know:

The Vancouver Canucks struck first in a wild second-round NHL playoff series opener against the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday and the Florida Panthers pulled…{ai:summary}<p>The Canucks and Panthers took the lead in their playoff series, while two other semifinals continue Thursday night. #sports</p>

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

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