We're just days away from the beginning of the 2017 NHL playoffs. The race is shaping up to feature plenty of intrigue.
Sidney Crosby and his cronies with the Pittsburgh Penguins have had a good season and will be trying to become the first team in nearly 20 years to repeat as Stanley Cup champions. The Columbus Blue Jackets are coming into the postseason as one of the top teams in the league, looking to win the first playoff series in the history of their franchise.
Also, Canada's back in the mix. After failing to qualify a single team for the playoffs in 2015-16, five Canadian squads have reached this year's postseason, including the long-suffering Edmonton Oilers and Toronto Maple Leafs.