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The NHL playoffs feature a bunch of new blood in the second round, from Philadelphia to Anaheim
Four of eight second-round teams are newcomers, and the bracket could feature seven if Utah rallies past Vegas, analysts said.
- The Stanley Cup Playoffs feature an influx of new blood, with multiple teams advancing after missing the postseason last year and more potentially joining if Utah defeats Vegas.
- A new Cup winner is guaranteed after back-to-back champion Florida was eliminated last month, while the Flyers and Ducks are enjoying their first playoff trips in six and eight years respectively.
- Hall of Fame defenseman Chris Pronger said recently, "New teams getting into the playoffs," while Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar secured a 42-save shutout in Game 6 overtime against Pittsburgh.
- Carolina will host the Flyers in Game 1 on Saturday, while the Presidents Trophy-winning Avalanche face the Wild after sweeping Los Angeles, with Colorado captain Gabriel Landeskog expecting a "hard-fought series."
- Ducks coach Joel Quenneville said, "Now we've got a taste of playoff hockey," as the league sees growth from young teams; the Sabres ended a 14-season playoff drought.
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Turnover of the top teams in the NHL playoffs has continued with newcomers reaching the second round. Anaheim, Buffalo and Philadelphia have advanced after not even making the postseason a year ago. Colorado and Minnesota join them as teams that…
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