NHL playoff watch: Pacific contenders clash as Kings visit Oilers

Akil Thomas made history with the AHL’s Ontario Reign and wants to serve as a further inspiration for young Black players in hockey.

Less than 24 hours after P.K. Subban‘s series-opening marker was wiped out due to a successful offside challenge, Subban and the Preds met with the assembled media. The goal was wiped out after Pens head coach Mike Sullivan successfully challenged that Filip Forsberg was offside prior to Subban scoring. Forsberg said that, at the time of the play, he didn’t even think of the possibility of being offside and, upon seeing the replay, remained unconvinced he was.

Age: 31 2017-18 Salary Cap Hit:  $4.5 million What He Provides: Victor Hedman gets the Norris Trophy love, but he’s well supported by his frequent partner Anton Stralman on the Tampa Bay Lightning blue line. Stralman’s a well-rounded defenseman who makes great outlet passes and can chip in offensively