The 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs are only a few days old. None of the eight first-round series have been decided yet; several are knotted in 1-1 ties after the first two games solved nothing. So it's awfully early to be coming to any definitive conclusions about the players and teams participating.
It isn't too early to pick at some emerging storylines, however. In a relatively short period of time, we've already seen some significant happenings.
Established No. 1 goaltenders have been tossed aside in favour of almost unknown backups. Trade deadline acquisitions have paid off in spades already. Teams have shown an ability to overcome third-period deficits; players have shown the ability to carry their teams, at least for a short time. And, of course, there have been injuries.
The following slideshow highlights some of the stories that have caught our eye.
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Emerging Storylines to Follow in 1st Round of 2015 NHL Playoffs
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