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Potential first-round playoff mismatches - NHL
Rob Vollman identifies four potential first-round NHL playoff matchups that could be quite lopsided, including two likely division winners that are vulnerable to a first-round exit.
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Numbers to know for each Eastern Conference matchup -- NHL
Matthew Coller serves up numbers to know for each Eastern Conference postseason matchup, plus a pick for each series.
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Top weaknesses for Eastern Conference playoff teams - 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs
Ben Arledge identifies the top flaw for every Eastern Conference playoff team, explaining how these weaknesses could lead to a first-round loss.
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Which goalies are headed into the playoffs on a hot streak? -- NHL
Which goalies are headed into the playoffs on a hot streak? Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus breaks down the netminders into a playoff heat index.
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Would you rather have Steven Stamkos or Henrik Lundqvist in the Stanley Cup...
Would you rather have Steven Stamkos or Henrik Lundqvist in the Stanley Cup playoffs? Matthew Coller provides his verdict to the debate.
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Tampa Bay has the edge with puck-moving defensemen -- 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs
Of the five teams in the NHL that are deepest in puck-moving defensemen, three of them are among the four conference finalists. Rob Vollman defines PMDs and explains why Tampa Bay gets the edge.
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Taking a closer look at the Bishop vs. Lundqvist battle -- 2015 Stanley Cup...
Ben Bishop has established himself as a solid playoff goalie, but now comes the ultimate test: King Henrik in Game 7.
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Conn Smythe Watch heading into the Stanley Cup finals -- 2015 Stanley Cup...
Tyler Johnson of the Tampa Bay Lightning tops our metrics-based Conn Smythe leaderboard following the end of Round 3.
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The Chicago Blackhawks' Corey Crawford is NHL's most underrated goalie - NHL
Matthew Coller makes the case as to why Corey Crawford is the most underappreciated goalie in the NHL.
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Debating Duncan Keith vs. Victor Hedman - NHL Playoffs
Matthew Coller explains why either Duncan Keith or Victor Hedman should win the Conn Smythe Trophy. Who deserves it more?
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Insiders select their 2015 All-Playoff team -- NHL
Our experts -- Craig Custance, Corey Pronman, Rob Vollman, Katie Strang and Matthew Coller -- select one center, two wingers, two defensemen, a goalie and a coach for the 2015 All-Playoff team.
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Measuring which division will be the toughest in 2015-16 - NHL
Anecdotally, many think the Central Division is the NHL's toughest. Is that true? Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus dives into the data.
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Grouping the Eastern Conference coaching staffs into tiers - NHL
Rob Vollman puts every team's coaching staff into one of five tiers based on experience and their standings point performance against expectation. Three Eastern teams' staffs make the top tier.
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Can the Dallas Stars win the Stanley Cup with an all-out offensive roster...
The Dallas Stars lead the league in goals per game, and are tied for 16th in goals allowed per game. Can a team following this plan win the sport's ultimate prize? Ben Arledge examines.
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Are Steven Stamkos' struggles a short-term blip or long-term trend? - NHL
Steven Stamkos' goals-per-game and points-per-game rates are his lowest since his rookie season. Is this a short-term blip or a long-term trend? Hockey Prospectus examines.
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Favorites, contenders, dark horses and also-rans for the 2016 Stanley Cup...
Who has the inside track on the Stanley Cup? Rob Vollman splits the potential playoff clubs into four categories: Favorites, top contenders, dark horses and also-rans.
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Handicapping the division title races - NHL
The Washington Capitals have clinched their division early, but the three other races remain up for grabs. Rob Vollman breaks it down.
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Numbers to know for every Eastern Conference playoff matchup - NHL
Shane O'Donnell of Hockey Prospectus identifies the most important numbers to know for every Eastern Conference playoff matchup and makes a pick on each series.
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Fatal flaws for every Eastern Conference playoff team - NHL
Each playoff team has a fatal flaw that could derail its Stanley Cup hopes and result in an early trip to the golf course. Ben Arledge identifies the tee-time bookers in the East.
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The playoff goaltender heat index - NHL
Which playoff goaltenders are most likely to lead their teams to a first-round series victory? Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospects unveils the Goalie Heat Index for the 2016 playoffs.
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