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Just one night into the the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs and we've had plenty of excitement already. The Lighting edged past the Red Wings, Patric Hornqvist helped the Penguins roll over the Rangers and the Blues won a goalie duel in OT against the Blackhawks.
Here's who stood out most on opening night: