While half of the NHL playoffs' first-round series have reached a conclusion, there are still four series that are up in the air. All of them could go either way, as this year's postseason is one of the most unpredictable in recent memory.
The Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders will do battle in Game 6 on Saturday night, while Sunday's schedule will be stacked with three games. There is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the playoffs due to the fact that no second-round matchups have been determined yet. That should change over the next couple days.
Keep reading for analysis on all four remaining first-round series, as well as predictions for who will ultimately prevail in each matchup.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Islanders
Perhaps the most surprising series of the playoffs thus far has been the No. 1-seeded Pittsburgh Penguins against the No. 8 New York Islanders. Few observers gave the Isles much of a chance in this series, but they have managed to take two games and will have a chance to take it the distance with a win in Game 6. There is an obvious talent disparity, but ...
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Article written by Mike Chiari
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