As the NHL playoffs continue to heat up, three teams are on the brink of disaster. The Ottawa Senators, Los Angeles Kings, and Pittsburgh Penguins are all staring down the possibility of being swept in the first round, a humiliating fate that would leave them reeling and questioning their offseason moves. With their backs against the wall, these teams will need to dig deep and find a way to mount a comeback against their opponents, the Florida Panthers, Dallas Stars, and New York Rangers respectively. Can they overcome their current struggles and extend their season, or will they become the latest victims of a first-round sweep?
NHL playoffs elimination watch: Senators, Kings, Penguins staring down first-round sweeps The New York Times
