The long journey to the Stanley Cup begins Wednesday, April 13, and, just like every year, any one of the 16 playoff teams could be crowned champions.
Unpredictability is one of the best things about the Stanley Cup playoffs (or worst, depending on which fan base you ask), and there's no telling which team will get hot at just the right time and withstand the inevitable injuries.
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Of course, teams that have done well in the regular season feel plenty of pressure to succeed in the playoffs (Hi, Capitals!