The Stanley Cup playoffs often bring out the best in the teams that qualify for them, and that tends to lead to some surprising results as unexpectedly deep runs have become the norm in recent years.
The Los Angeles Kings won the Stanley Cup as a No. 8 seed in 2012, and plenty of lower-seeded teams have enjoyed success since then, as well. The playoff system is different now, with an emphasis on divisions and wild cards, but the threat of the overlooked underdog is still very much present.
With the conclusion of the 2014-15 regular season approaching, here is a look at a few under-the-radar playoff teams with a great chance to win multiple series and make a run at the Stanley Cup.
Minnesota Wild
Since the Western Conference is stacked with quality teams, it is easy to look past a squad that is currently in wild-card position, like the Minnesota Wild. Based on how well they have played down the stretch, though, the Wild should be considered a threat to go all the way.
Minnesota possesses everything a team needs to have success in the playoffs—from depth at forwar ...
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