It has been two years since the NHL completed an 82-game regular season. Now, that finale is exactly one month away.
The trade deadline has also passed, leaving each of the league's 32 teams to approach these final weeks in their own way.
Some will use it as a tune-up for the playoffs. Others are still fighting for their place in that second season.
And, well, a few might be already dreaming of next season.
Whatever the journey ahead, we've got you covered. Settle in for the regular-season stretch run with our primer on storylines, players, award races and future considerations to monitor.