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The Hockey News Daily Playoff Primer: First round chaos awaits

With the qualification round complete, it's time to get back to the grind. Steven Ellis and Matt Larkin break down the match-ups on the first day of action to open up the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
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With the qualification round complete, it's time to get back to the grind. Steven Ellis and Matt Larkin break down the match-ups on the first day of action to open up the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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