The stretch run for the 2016-17 NHL season is underway in earnest.
All teams are now into the final 15 games of their regular season. The playoff pictures is starting to come into focus, although teams are still jockeying vigorously for the best possible position. On the individual side, players are also busy making their cases to earn votes in end-of-season awards.
One reason why NHL hockey is so compelling is because circumstances can change in a flash. The catalyst can be something tangible, like an injury to a key player. Other times, turning points show up out of nowhere—like the Calgary Flames' current 10-game winning streak.