Crunch Time.

The article discusses the physicality of the National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs in 2017, and it mentions hitting and checking in relation to hockey games featuring teams such as the Montreal Canadiens, the New York Rangers, and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Performances by several NHL players are addressed, including winger Jesper Fast, Paul Byron, and Nazem Kadri. Physical contact between hockey players is assessed, as well as hockey-related injuries.