The Eastern Conference semifinal can end on Thursday night, while a 2-2 deadlock out West will get some much-needed clarity.
The Carolina Hurricanes were in danger of elimination via sweep for the second consecutive year. However, they've rallied back with two straight wins to force a Game 6 against the New York Rangers at home.
The Edmonton Oilers thought they had run out of answers going into Game 4, which led them to make the panic move of starting journeyman Calvin Pickard. The risk paid off, as the Oilers stole a 3-2 victory to tie the series at 2-2.