There are 17 days remaining in the regular season, and the Atlantic Division race remains unresolved. Ahead of a pivotal matchup Wednesday against the Florida Panthers, the Toronto Maple Leafs hold a three-point lead over the Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning before Tuesday’s slate commences.

The New York Rangers’ Igor Shesterkin set a high standard when he signed an eye-catching contract earlier this season – but his results afterward haven’t met it yet.

The Montreal Canadiens made the latest move in the NHL's Eastern Conference wild-card race on Sunday. Montreal knocked off the Florida Panthers on the road to end a losing streak and jump back over the New York Rangers for the final wild-card position.

The Stanley Cup playoff field consists of the top three teams in each division followed by the top two remaining teams in each conference. So for Florida to clinch a playoff spot, it just needs to match the maximum amount of points that the teams vying for that final playoff spot can receive.

Tied 2-2 after two periods on Sunday, Nick Suzuki scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period to put the Canadiens up 3-2. After the Panthers pulled their goaltender late in regulation for the 6-on-5 advantage, Montreal cashed in on the empty net to make it 4-2.

A win over the worst team in the NHL Saturday night didn't undo all the disappointment the New York Rangers have endured over the last several months.

The New York Rangers are predicted to sign a gritty forward who has won a Stanley Cup in the offseason to bolster their roster.

Goaltender interference is in the spotlight again in the NHL after the New York Islanders were incensed by their would-be game-winning goal getting disallowed Monday night against Columbus.

The Rangers grabbed a 2-0 lead on a pair of Artemi Panarin goals in the first period and headed to the finish line with a 6-1 win Saturday.

The Tampa Bay Lightning are in striking distance of a division title, but the home stretch will be their toughest test.