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Get ready for the most exciting two weeks in hockey. Nothing beats the drama and intrigue in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup playoffs, in which the contenders separate themselves from the pretenders and we get multiple matchups on the calendar every night. The Colorado Avalanche’s title defense also begins in earnest.
First, let’s get a sense of who has a leg up in each series. We have in-depth previews of all eight matchups, evaluating them based on offense, defense, goaltending, X-factors, intangibles and more.
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