Round 1 heats up as NHL playoff chaos unfolds: Rivalries ignite and underdogs refuse to fall

The 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs are delivering intense competition, with numerous series extending to at least Game 6. Key questions arise in each matchup, such as the Canadiens' resilience, the Maple Leafs' ability to overcome past failures, and the Lightning's offensive struggles. Goaltending concerns plague the Hurricanes, while the Jets need Hellebuyck to regain his form.

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