The NHL playoffs are heating up, and two of the league's top teams are on the ropes. The Edmonton Oilers, who came into the postseason as one of the favorites to win the Stanley Cup, find themselves on the brink of elimination after a shocking 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars in Game 5. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Lightning, who won the Cup just two years ago, are facing a similar fate as they trail the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2 in their series. As the playoffs reach their critical phase, these two powerhouses will look to regroup and mount a comeback, but their fans are growing increasingly anxious about their team's chances. Can these teams dig deep and find a way to stay alive, or will their seasons come to a premature end?
NHL playoffs Concern-o-Meter: Favored Oilers, Lightning on the brink of elimination The New York Times
