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Victor Hedman is back with the Lightning but not ready to play when they open their series with the Canadiens.

The two dropped the gloves only three seconds into Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.

The Athletic's NHL staff picks first-round winners, dark horse, biggest disappointment, conference champs, Cup champ and Conn Smythe.

Anaheim is lined up to face an Edmonton Oilers team primed to weather their run-and-gun play.

Robertson was passed over by Guerin for the U.S. Olympic team en route to a career year and now gets a chance to knock off Guerin's Wild.

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Goaltending is likely to play a disproportionate role in the fates of the 16 teams in this tournament.

A unique year in the NHL standings has made the drawbacks of the league's playoff format more pronounced.

A team's 20-player lineup cannot have a total salary exceeding $95.5 million, but it's not expected to be a problem.

The Athletic's Julian McKenzie and Cory Lavalette teamed up to answer questions about the Senators-Hurricanes first-round matchup.