The 2013 NHL playoffs are finally upon us.
Tuesday, April 30 marks the first night of postseason action for the NHL, with three series kicking things off.
Beginning at 8 p.m. EST, the Presidents' Trophy-winning Chicago Blackhawks will host the eighth-seeded Minnesota Wild, while the St. Louis Blues will take on the defending Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings.
At 10:30 p.m. EST, the second-seeded Anaheim Ducks and Detroit Red Wings will have their first tilt from southern California.
Tuesday night is all about the Western Conference. Let's take a look at which teams will start their playoff campaigns off on the right foot.
(1) Chicago Blackhawks vs. (8) Minnesota Wild
When the Minnesota Wild went out and inked the two biggest names on the free-agent market in the offseason in Zach Parise and Ryan Suter, they instantly became a contender in the West and a favorite to compete for the Northwest Division championship in 2013.
For much of the season, the Wild were in the thick of things, vying for the division title against the always-tough Vancouver Can ...
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