EDMONTON -- Calvin Pickard will start for the Edmonton Oilers against the Los Angeles Kings in Game 3 of the Western Conference First Round at Rogers Place on Friday (10 p.m. ET; CBC, SN, TVAS2, TNT, truTV, MAX, FDSNW).

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Instead, it was a 26-year-old, third-pair defenseman from Laval, Quebec who proved to be the difference maker by beating goalie Linus Ullmark at 1:19 of overtime to give the Maple Leafs a 3-2, Game 3 victory against the Ottawa Senators at a raucous Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday.

The Toronto Maple Leafs look to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the series against the Ottawa Senators in Game 3 on Thursday.

When do the NHL playoffs start? The first round of the NHL playoffs started on April 19. How can I watch the NHL Playoffs? The NHL playoffs will be broadcast on ABC, ESPN, and TNT

That wasn't the only playoff action that took place during a busy Thursday night. Here's a look at tonight's results and highlights as well as what to expect when the first round of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs continues Friday.