The NHL playoffs are off to a dramatic start, with several high-scoring games already shaking up the brackets in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. In a series that's expected to be a closely contested battle, the Washington Capitals are facing off against their division rivals, the New York Islanders. Despite the Capitals' strong regular season performance, the Islanders have been a force to be reckoned with in the playoffs, and their explosive offense is making them a dark horse contender. As the series heats up, fans are on the edge of their seats, eager to see which team will emerge victorious and take the next step towards the Stanley Cup Finals.
Big hits are already piling up in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs The Washington Post
