With an exciting and competitive first round of the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs nearly in the books, much of the focus has shifted toward the second-round matchups, which will determine the NHL's semifinalists.
Three of the four series are already set, and all of them feature some highly intriguing storylines that will add to the drama of playoff hockey. The level of performance and desperation tend to increase as the postseason progresses, which means the second round will be can't-miss television for sports fans.
As the first round nears its conclusion, here is a look at every second-round series that is in place along with predictions for who will reign supreme in each.
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Minnesota Wild
The Western Conference's Central Division was arguably the NHL's toughest division in 2014-15. While it boasted several teams capable of making a run toward the Stanley Cup, only one of them will make it to the Western Conference Final.
That team will be either the Chicago Blackhawks or Minnesota Wild, both of whom knocked off divisional rivals in the first round ...
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Stanley Cup Playoffs 2015: Predictions and Analysis for Every 2nd-Round Series
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