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Playoff Hype Rankings: Which series are must-see TV?
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Tuesday, 09 April 2019 06:33
The National Hockey League's playoff format has once again yielded a postseason bounty of rivalry series, potential thrillers and odd matchups that would otherwise seem like the product of a dartboard and a blindfold.Which ones are worth your time? Trust the ESPN Hype Rankings.We rate each series based on several facets: star power, secondary plot lines, the hate factor, the…
2019 Stanley Cup playoffs: Sharks vs. Golden Knights series preview, pick
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Tuesday, 09 April 2019 06:37
The San Jose Sharks and Vegas Golden Knights will square off in a matchup that may well go down as the best of the entire 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs. Who will win? Let's break it down:How they got here: They didn't get it done until September, but the Sharks landed the prize of the NHL offseason in defenseman Erik Karlsson,…
2019 Stanley Cup playoffs: Capitals vs. Hurricanes series preview, pick
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Tuesday, 09 April 2019 06:44
The defending Stanley Cup champion Washington Capitals look as strong as ever heading into the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs. But the Carolina Hurricanes have been proving doubters wrong all season -- and having lots of fun while they're at it. Who wins this series? Let's break it down.How they got here: Yes, the Capitals spent the summer splashing in fountains…
2019 Stanley Cup playoffs: Bruins vs. Maple Leafs series preview, pick
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Tuesday, 09 April 2019 06:44
The Boston Bruins-Toronto Maple Leafs matchup in the first round of the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs seemed preordained for months. Can the addition of John Tavares carry the rest of the Leafs to finally slay their demons? Let's break it down:How they got here: The Bruins overcame injuries to the majority of their roster -- only four players appeared in…
2019 Stanley Cup playoffs: Islanders vs. Penguins series preview, pick
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Tuesday, 09 April 2019 06:44
The New York Islanders were one of the NHL's best stories this season. The Pittsburgh Penguins still feature a one-two punch of all-time legends in Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin. Who will this first-round series? Let's break it down:How they got here: The Isles began 2018-19 with tremendous uncertainty. Not only would it be a nomadic season -- commuting between…
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