On the heels of an opening round that featured several close and competitive series, the early portion of the Stanley Cup playoffs' second round has largely been dominated by four teams, but that hasn't made the games any less entertaining.
The Chicago Blackhawks, Anaheim Ducks and Tampa Bay Lightning have all jumped out to commanding 2-0 leads as many may have anticipated, while the Washington Capitals hold a 2-1 edge over the New York Rangers in a series that could very well go the distance. While 2-0 leads are less than ideal for the teams that are trailing, they certainly aren't safe in playoff hockey.
There is still plenty of hockey left to be played in the second round of the playoffs, and that could yield some surprising results. As teams attempt to progress to the conference finals, here is a look at the remaining second-round schedule, as well as further analysis regarding the top players to watch.
Updated Playoff Bracket (via NHL on Twitter)
Second-Round Playoff Schedule
Players to Watch for Remainder of Sec ...
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Article written by Mike Chiari
NHL Playoffs 2015: Updated Bracket, TV Schedule for Entire Stanley Cup Race
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