Few things in sports can match the intensity of the NHL playoffs. Between the animosity that grows over the course of a series and the unique nature of overtime, which can last five seconds or five periods, a lot of tension is created.
The 2015 postseason may take that to another level. That's because there isn't a clear title favorite. The top five teams during the regular season were separated by just five points, and none of them were overly dominant during the stretch run.
In turn, the door remains open for basically any team to get hot at the right time and make a serious run toward the Stanley Cup. So let's check out the schedules for the opening round before taking a closer look at the top contenders in a highly competitive field.
NHL Round 1 Schedules
Eastern Conference
Western Conference
Top Championship Contenders
1. New York Rangers
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NHL Playoff Schedule 2015: 1st-Round Slate, Ranking Top Stanley Cup Contenders
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