It will be interesting to see where the Chicago Blackhawks will spend their money this offseason in free agency once the draft concludes at the end of June.

Stolarz left Game 1 after suffering an injury in an 'unfortunate incident' with a former teammate. He did not play again in the series.

The Vancouver Canucks are sorely missing sandpaper in their top six since the departure of J.T. Miller. Could Sam Bennett fill the void?

The Carolina Hurricanes trail the Florida Panthers 1-0 in the Eastern Conference finals. Follow along for live updates on Game 2:

Panthers center Sam Bennett has earned a reputation for delivering controversial hits, but that reputation belies his ability on the ice. He leads Florida in goals this postseason.

Sam Bennett may be the best fit for the Avalanche if he hits free agency, but there are other players that would make a lot of sense for them to add.

Esa Lindell also got his first goal. So did Miro Heiskanen, though the standout defenseman played for only the fourth time since Jan. 28. He missed the final 32 regular-season games and first 10 in the playoffs because of left knee surgery.

SportsLine NHL analyst Scott Erskine gives his thoughts on the top picks in Thursday's Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Final between the Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers