Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

Check out the results to date in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs, as three games are set for Saturday's NHL action.

The Avs have not blown the doors off this team like many pundits predicted, given the chasm between the two clubs in the final NHL standings. They have beaten the Kings at their own game, combating a physical, defense-first brand of hockey with a better version of it.

Plus, a critical Game 4 in the Stars-Wild series. Here are previews for all the games, a best bet, and recaps from Friday.

Coach Joe Mazzulla saw Jayson Tatum pop off as the Celtics superstar notch NBA Playoffs by Larry Bird and LeBron James to win over the 76ers.

Tonight's three Game 3 matchups are available through multiple streaming services, including Sling's 24-hour day pass option.

It's understood that in the Stanley Cup playoffs, opponents will be "putting the friendships aside." But not fully.

Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets take on Naz Reid and the Timberwolves in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series.