As the National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs heat up, fans are eagerly anticipating the next big showdown. With the Stanley Cup on the line, several teams are looking to their star players to lead them to victory. In the Western Conference, the Vegas Golden Knights are among the top contenders, boasting a talented roster that includes players like Mark Stone, Max Pacioretty, and Shea Theodore. Meanwhile, hurricanes fans are counting on their team's top performers, such as Sebastian Aho, Andrei Svechnikov, and Jaccob Slavin, to propel them to the championship. With the regular season behind them, these players will be under intense scrutiny as they battle for supremacy in the NHL.

Hurricanes, Golden Knights players to watch: Who'll help teams win Stanley Cup?  USA Today