NHL Power Rankings: Chicago vs. Vancouver and Top First-Round Playoff Matchups

Now that the NHL playoffs are just three weeks away, the talk of potential match-ups starts to swirl around in the media.

Some of these potential first-round match-ups are solid, but the teams don’t have a history or the intrigue isn’t there.

Other match-ups are steeped in rivalries or there has been plenty of competition in the best that has breeded anger and spite.

While all of the first-round series will be fun to watch, certain series could be absolutely epic.

Enjoy!

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