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STANLEY CUP FINALS VS. Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Nashville PredatorsGame 1: Pittsburgh 5, Nashville 3 (PIT leads series 1-0)
Game 2: Pittsburgh 4, Nashville 1 (PIT leads series 2-0)
Game 3: Nashville 5, Pittsburgh 1 (PIT leads series 2-1)
Game 4: Nashville 4, Pittsburgh 1 (series tied 2-2)
Game 5: Pittsburgh 6, Nashville 0 (PIT leads series 3-2)
Game 6: Pittsburgh 2, Nashville 0 (PIT wins series 4-2) Series preview and prediction Winners and losers of the Stanley Cup playoffs Fired-up Nashville fans have high expectations for next season Does Game 6 quick whistle rank among most controversial Final calls? Gross! Penguins fans eat raw catfish Face it: Crosby is among the best of all time Sidney Crosby wins Conn Smythe Murray wins Cup for second time as a rookie Penguins win Cup under cloud Penguins favored to win 2018 Stanley Cup How the Predators can win Game 6 Montreal still cheering for P.K. Subban Barnwell: Why the Predators are not doomed What a Cup would mean for key Penguins Crosby remains center of attention -- and controversy Crosby busts loose the fierce in Game 5 Steelers show Penguins some love Waiting for Gaudreau has paid off for Preds Current Pens parallel past title teams Rocker Andrew W.K. relishes role in rallying Penguins How Pekka Rinne got his groove back Legacies on the line for Crosby, Malkin in Game 5 Pekka Rinne just flipped the finals Raw 2008 commercial foreshadowed Crosby's future Nashville took the party up a notch for Game 3 Predators' home crowd fires them up for big Game 3 win Whole lotta strange planned for Game 3 Penguins hatched as a humble expansion team 50 years ago Game 3 forecast: Cloudy with a chance of catfish Bonino's block showcased Penguins' grit Subban: We're going to win Game 3 Injured Letang still indispensable for Pittsburgh Penguins own Pittsburgh after Game 2 win Guentzel, Murray lead Penguins to Game 2 thievery Could Stanley Cup Final hinge on a goalie interference call? Osgood: Murray 'fortunate' to have a mentor like Fleury Guentzel owes it all to ... Nebraska? Pens' veteran Hainsey grateful for first shot at Cup Preds' hands-off approach to Crosby almost worked Penguins escape with Game 1 win Predators coach Peter Laviolette relishes underdog role The secret to Pekka Rinne's success Predators' story: From guitar picks to hockey pucks Predators' Mat Myers living the dream Best Stanley Cup finals matchups Who gets the edge in critical finals matchups? Ranking all the Stanley Cup finals players Subban: Feels good to be in the finals Experts' picks: Stanley Cup finals
CONFERENCE FINALS Eastern Conference VS. Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Ottawa SenatorsGame 1: Senators 2, Penguins 1 (OT) (OTT leads series 1-0)
Game 2: Penguins 1, Senators 0 (series tied 1-1)
Game 3: Senators 5, Penguins 1 (OTT leads series 2-1)
Game 4: Penguins 3, Senators 2 (series tied 2-2)
Game 5: Penguins 7, Senators 0 (PIT leads series 3-2)
Game 6: Senators 2, Penguins 1 (series tied 3-3)
Game 7: Penguins 3, Senators 2 (2OT) (PIT wins series 4-3)
Series preview and prediction Penguins sneak into finals with double-OT win A nightmare Stanley Cup finals? Mental toughness has made Anderson Sens' savior Power-play breakthrough for Sens forces Game 7 Penguins run powered by collective effort Pens send message in Game 5 Change to Murray sparks Pens in Game 4 What's wrong with Sidney Crosby? Methot to mangled-finger madness: 'I put that aside' Senators flex scoring muscle in rare romp Schultz injury latest challenge for Pens' D Kessel's passion play continues to inspire Pens Angry Kessel evens the score Penguins now know what they're up against in Sens Bobby Ryan finds redemption in Senators' run Power Rankings: Penguins still primed to repeat Senators are Canada's last Stanley Cup hope
Western Conference VS. Anaheim Ducks vs. Nashville PredatorsGame 1: Predators 3, Ducks 2 (OT) (NSH leads series 1-0)
Game 2: Ducks 5, Predators 3 (series tied 1-1)
Game 3: Predators 2, Ducks 1 (NSH leads series 2-1)
Game 4: Ducks 3, Predators 2 (OT) (series tied 2-2)
Game 5: Predators 3, Ducks 1 (NSH leads series 3-2)
Game 6: Predators 6, Ducks 3 (NSH wins series 4-2)
Series preview and prediction What's next for the Ducks? Rinne is longest-tenured -- and most important -- Predator this postseason Sissons' hat trick, Rinne's stopping send Preds to finals Models of consistency: How the Predators, Ducks were built Forsberg scoring at the right time Bruised Predators win war of attrition Playoff bull Ritchie scoring big, too Changing coverage evens the series Perry, Fisher need to step it up Can gutsy Ducks catch nimble Preds? Late penalty proves fatal for Ducks in Game 3 Can never-say-die Ducks catch Nashville's nimble skaters Predators' prolific JoFA line under pressure to produce Gibson keeps emotions, opposition in check Johansen: Kesler's play 'doesn't make sense' Kesler, Watson among playoff agitators Subban stars in supporting role for Predators Buccigross: Conn Smythe front-runners include Karlsson, Getzlaf Predators ready for conference-finals debut
SECOND ROUND Eastern Conference VS. Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh PenguinsGame 1: Penguins 3, Capitals 2 (PIT leads series 1-0)
Game 2: Penguins 6, Capitals 2 (PIT leads series 2-0)
Game 3: Capitals 3, Penguins 2 (OT) (PIT leads series 2-1)
Game 4: Penguins 3, Capitals 2 (PIT leads series 3-1)
Game 5: Capitals 4, Penguins 2 (PIT leads series 3-2)
Game 6: Capitals 5, Penguins 0 (series tied 3-3)
Game 7: Penguins 2, Capitals 0 (PIT wins series 4-3)
Series preview and prediction Ovechkin's Game 7 play raises questions Fleury steps up for Pens in Game 7 Legacies on the line in Game 7 How physical play wore down Pens Mr. Game 7, Bonino among recent playoff kings of clutch Caps stars' step up when needed most Crosby-Ovechkin showdown is back on Pens, Caps players compete around who pays the tab Gutsy Guentzel more than just Crosby's wingman Pens push Caps to the brink -- again Malkin needs to step into the void Crosby's concussion history a concern for Pens Crosby injury turning point for Capitals Pens, Crosby have Caps on the ropes Pens making another star goalie look mortal No finish, bad goaltending doom Caps How the Caps can even the series Crosby, Ovechkin still bring out best in each other Savor this Crosby-Ovechkin battle while you can
VS. Ottawa Senators vs. New York RangersGame 1: Senators 2, Rangers 1 (OTT leads series 1-0)
Game 2: Senators 6, Rangers 5 (2OT) (OTT leads series 2-0)
Game 3: Rangers 4, Senators 1 (OTT leads series 2-1)
Game 4: Rangers 4, Senators 1 (series tied 2-2)
Game 5: Senators 5, Rangers 4 (OT) (OTT leads series 3-2)
Game 6: Senators 4, Rangers 2 (OTT wins series 4-2) Series preview and prediction Senators' winger doesn't shy away from dirty work Senators bring the grit to send Rangers packing Kyle Turris an Ottawa hero in many ways King Henrik has quietly rallied the Rangers Eriksson back for Game 5 Stars take back seat to unsung heroes Gritty Glass making every moment count Rangers rallying around Zuccarello, who's no stranger to playoff setbacks Backs against the wall, Rangers answer the call Feast or famine for Sens' Pageau Vigneault working on fixes
Western Conference VS. Anaheim Ducks vs. Edmonton OilersGame 1: Oilers 5, Ducks 3 (EDM leads series 1-0)
Game 2: Oilers 2, Ducks 1 (EDM leads series 2-0)
Game 3: Ducks 6, Oilers 3 (EDM leads series 2-1)
Game 4: Ducks 4, Oilers 3 (OT) (series tied 2-2)
Game 5: Ducks 4, Oilers 3 (2OT) (ANA leads series 3-2)
Game 6: Oilers 7, Ducks 1 (series tied 3-3)
Game 7: Ducks 2, Oilers 1 (ANA wins series 4-3)
Series preview and prediction Upstart Oilers are here to stay Experience wins out for Ducks in Game 7 Getzlaf in full-on beast mode Starting with McDavid, Oilers GM made all the right moves Oilers are better than you think Resilient Oilers don't lack for confidence heading into Game 4 No experience necessary for McDavid and crew Kesler-McDavid hate on full burn already
VS. St. Louis Blues vs. Nashville PredatorsGame 1: Predators 4, Blues 3 (NSH leads series 1-0)
Game 2: Blues 3, Predators 2 (series tied 1-1)
Game 3: Predators 3, Blues 1 (NSH leads series 2-1)
Game 4: Predators 2, Blues 1 (NSH leads series 3-1)
Game 5: Blues 2, Predators 1 (NSH leads series 3-2)
Game 6: Predators 3, Blues 1 (NSH wins series 4-2) Series preview and prediction Predators' bruising blue line has St. Louis singing the blues Predators shaping up to be a Stanley Cup threat
FIRST ROUND Eastern Conference VS. Washington Capitals vs. Toronto Maple LeafsGame 1: Capitals 3, Maple Leafs 2 (OT) (WSH leads series 1-0)
Game 2: Maple Leafs 4, Capitals 3 (2OT) (series tied 1-1)
Game 3: Maple Leafs 4, Capitals 3 (OT) (TOR leads series 2-1)
Game 4: Capitals 5, Maple Leafs 4 (series tied 2-2)
Game 5: Capitals 2, Maple Leafs 1 (WSH leads series 3-2)
Game 6: Capitals 2, Maple Leafs 1 (OT) (WSH wins series 4-2) Series preview and prediction Loss stings, but will pay dividends for Leafs down the road 'Patience' helped Holtby pace Capitals Maple Leafs have 'future Cup contender' written all over them Leafs need to show a little desperation 'Villain' Wilson torments Toronto Change in intensity works for Capitals Moment of truth for Capitals Leafs' turnaround driven by young stars Maple Leafs' kiddie corps does it again to Caps Andersen just what Leafs need Maple Leafs' speed game is twisting the Capitals into knots Leafs aren't going away easily What the Leafs can learn from the Penguins Mr. Game 7, Justin Williams, is the key for the Caps Auston Matthews not kidding around in the playoffs Fear not holding back Alex Ovechkin Capitals top ranking of playoff blue-line groups
VS. Montreal Canadiens vs. New York RangersGame 1: Rangers 2, Canadiens 0 (NYR leads series 1-0)
Game 2: Canadiens 4, Rangers 3 (OT) (series tied 1-1)
Game 3: Canadiens 3, Rangers 1 (MTL leads series 2-1)
Game 4: Rangers 2, Canadiens 1 (series tied 2-2)
Game 5: Rangers 3, Canadiens 2 (OT) (NYR leads series 3-2)
Game 6: Rangers 3, Canadiens 1 (NYR wins series 4-2) Series preview and prediction Keys to the offseason: Canadiens Canadiens get edge in key matchups with Rangers Next move is Lundqvist's in battle with Price Q&A: Carey Price on why Canadiens are contenders Nick Holden is ready for his close-up
VS. Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Columbus Blue JacketsGame 1: Penguins 3, Blue Jackets 1 (PIT leads series 1-0)
Game 2: Penguins 4, Blue Jackets 1 (PIT leads series 2-0)
Game 3: Penguins 5, Blue Jackets 4 (OT) (PIT leads series 3-0)
Game 4: Blue Jackets 5, Penguins 4 (PIT leads series 3-1)
Game 5: Penguins 5, Blue Jackets 2 (PIT wins series 4-1) Series preview and prediction Keys to the offseason: Blue Jackets Kiddin' Kessel continues to kill it in the playoffs Penguins superstars overwhelm Blue Jackets Zach Werenski keeping it loose The X factor for the Penguins Fleury still a world-class goalie, teammate Crosby chasing the impossible How Nick Foligno learned to lead Columbus
VS. Ottawa Senators vs. Boston BruinsGame 1: Bruins 2, Senators 1 (BOS leads series 1-0)
Game 2: Senators 4, Bruins 3 (OT) (series tied 1-1)
Game 3: Senators 4, Bruins 3 (OT) (OTT leads series 2-1)
Game 4: Senators 1, Bruins 0 (OTT leads series 3-1)
Game 5: Bruins 3, Senators 2 (2OT) (OTT leads series 3-2)
Game 6: Senators 3, Bruins 2 (OT) (OTT wins series 4-2) Series preview and prediction Ryan: Karlsson is "arguably the best player in the world" Karlsson's dominance pushes Bruins to the brink Marked man Marchand needs to cool it Bobby Ryan's OT winner saves Senators' bacon Bruins rookie McAvoy learning on the fly Rask is up to the task Bruins ink McAvoy with Krug, Carlo hurting
Western Conference VS. Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville PredatorsGame 1: Predators 1, Blackhawks 0 (NSH leads series 1-0)
Game 2: Predators 5, Blackhawks 0 (NSH leads series 2-0)
Game 3: Predators 3, Blackhawks 2 (OT) (NSH leads series 3-0)
Game 4: Predators 4, Blackhawks 1 (NSH wins series 4-0) Series preview and prediction Keys to the offseason: Blackhawks Why the West should fear the Predators Predators Primer: Why Nashville is no playoff flash-in-the-pan Shutting down Toews the key for Preds Rinne, top line reason for Preds' upset Captain Serious isn't playing around
VS. Minnesota Wild vs. St. Louis BluesGame 1: Blues 2, Wild 1 (OT) (STL leads series 1-0)
Game 2: Blues 2, Wild 1 (STL leads series 2-0)
Game 3: Blues 3, Wild 1 (STL leads series 3-0)
Game 4: Wild 2, Blues 0 (STL leads series 3-1)
Game 5: Blues 4, Wild (OT) (STL wins series 4-1) Series preview and prediction Keys to the offseason: Wild Eric Staal savoring his second act
VS. Anaheim Ducks vs. Calgary FlamesGame 1: Ducks 3, Flames 2 (ANA leads series 1-0)
Game 2: Ducks 3, Flames 2 (ANA leads series 2-0)
Game 3: Ducks 5, Flames 4 (OT) (ANA leads series 3-0)
Game 4: Ducks 3, Flames 1 (ANA wins series 4-0) Series preview and prediction Keys to the offseason: Flames Offensive production boosts Ducks
VS. San Jose Sharks vs. Edmonton OilersGame 1: Sharks 3, Oilers 2 (OT) (SJ leads series 1-0)
Game 2: Oilers 2, Sharks 0 (series tied 1-1)
Game 3: Oilers 1, Sharks 0 (EDM leads series 2-1)
Game 4: Sharks 7, Oilers 0 (series tied 2-2)
Game 5: Oilers 4, Sharks 3 (OT) (EDM leads series 3-2)
Game 6: Oilers 3, Sharks 1 (EDM wins series 4-2) Series preview and prediction McDavid has picked right up where he left off McDavid is living up to the moment
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