The Bruins coach will happily pay that fine if those comments can light a fire under his team Wednesday night. Boston faces a must-win Game 6 at Nassau Coliseum and needs a victory to force a Game 7 in Boston in the second-round Stanley Cup Playoff series.

Meanwhile, the Golden Knights are looking to capitalize off the home crowd yet again and clinch a spot in the final four for the third time in four years. As Vegas stormed back to win three straight games in this series, the team is leaning into a familiar mindset.

Marisa Ingemi, NHL writer: I guess Montreal because they keep doing it. The Islanders were the fourth seed in the East but also weren’t that far away from the Penguins and Bruins. Montreal’s take down of Toronto was something, even if Canada was pretty bad this year. I don’t really believe in momentum in the playoffs, but, the Habs at least have been doing this already.

From Game 3 onwards, Hall, Krejci and Smith combined for just four even-strength points as Mayfield saw the trio during more than 50 percent of his ice-time. Additionally, Mayfield blocked 18 shots during the series, the second most of any player during Round 2. The blocked shots are even more important on a Trotz-led team, as so much of the Isles’ defensive success comes from limiting opponents to the perimeter and getting in front of shots.Ottawa Senators

Star forward Connor McDavid didn't draw a single penalty when Edmonton got swept in the first round. Tampa Bay dominated a second-round series against Carolina thanks to a potent power play. And a war of words between coaches Barry Trotz and Bruce Cassidy has spiced up an already hot Islanders-Bruins series.Montreal Canadiens

As for Krejci? At 35, he's still got it, but not at his current $7.25 million salary. The chemistry he developed with current linemates Hall and Craig Smith could convince management to bring Krejci back, though it would be on a cheaper contract.New Jersey Devils

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There's a segment dedicated to Victor Hedman, which is never a bad idea, and it slowly becomes a focus on playoff superstitions. After revisiting how Hedman roped in Kevin Shattenkirk for a daily coffee ritual in the bubble last postseason, we get to hear about the entire Lightning team (a) eating at the same private room at a restaurant on the road in Raleigh, North Carolina, and (b) sitting in the same seats at that restaurant for each meal, to the point where Hedman moved Stamkos from his seat at the table.Columbus Blue Jackets

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