Kucherov had only seven shots on goal in five games. He avoided the battle areas quite a bit. When the Panthers hit him — and they did often — he didn’t like it. He threw fits on the ice and the bench. He let the Panthers get to him early and often.

Defending champion Florida Panthers take first step toward repeat bid Wednesday night by eliminating the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 5.

The NHL playoffs continue tonight, and we have three games to dive into from a sports betting perspective. Below, I’ll list the odds, break down each game and finish with my favorite bets on the ice.