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2013 NHL Playoffs - Henrik Lundqvist leads Conn Smythe Watch
After consecutive shutouts, New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist holds the early lead in the Conn Smythe watch.
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2013 NHL Playoffs - Jonathan Quick captures lead in Conn Smythe Watch
After posting a .948 save percentage and 1.50 goals-against average in 13 playoff games, Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick leads the Conn Smythe Watch heading into the conference finals.
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Numbers to know for each Eastern Conference matchup -- NHL
Matthew Coller serves up numbers to know for each Eastern Conference postseason matchup, plus a pick for each series.
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Why the Western Conference should fear the San Jose Sharks -- NHL
Once thought to be a team in transition, the Sharks will once again make the playoffs. But will they do anything once there? Rob Vollman writes that they are legitimate Cup contenders.
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Why the St. Louis Blues are a legitimate threat to win the Stanley Cup this...
The 2015-16 version of the Blues isn't a whole lot different than others that have come up short. If we put the past away, the Blues should be considered one of the favorites to win the West.
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Why the San Jose Sharks will win the Western Conference - NHL
A closer look at the Sharks reveals that they should be considered the favorite to represent the Western Conference in the Stanley Cup finals, according to Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus.
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Numbers to know for every NHL semifinal playoff matchup - NHL
Matthew Coller of Hockey Prospectus identifies the most important numbers to know for every NHL semifinal playoff matchup and makes a pick on each series.
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Jamie Benn, Braden Holtby lead early Conn Smythe Watch - NHL
Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus ranks the top 10 skaters and top five goalies in the Stanley Cup playoffs thus far by goals versus threshold (GVT).
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Exploring Logan Couture's breakout postseason and how the Blues can stop him...
Sharks forward Logan Couture leads all playoff scorers. What are the keys to his breakout? And what can the Blues do to continue to slow him down in the Western Conference finals?
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Examining the Stanley Cup windows for the Penguins, Lightning, Sharks, Blues...
Are the final four NHL playoff teams set up for long-term success? Or will this be their last big run? Shane O'Donnell of Hockey Prospectus examines the Penguins, Sharks, Lightning and Blues.
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Which San Jose Sharks, Pittsburgh Penguins are leading the Conn Smythe Watch?...
Tom Awad of Hockey Prospectus ranks the top 10 skaters and top five goalies in the Stanley Cup playoffs thus far by goals versus threshold (GVT).
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The key statistics that will sway the Stanley Cup finals - NHL
The Sharks vs. Penguins matchup in the Stanley Cup finals is the closest in recent memory -- at first glance. Looking deeper, there are key stats that will help determine the winner.
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San Jose Sharks shedding unfair chokers label - NHL
The Sharks are shedding their label as playoff chokers. But a look at their results during the Joe Thornton era reveals that it was not an accurate description to begin with, per Tom Awad.
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Projecting the 2016 conference finalists in the 2017 playoffs - NHL
The Sharks, Penguins, Blues and Lightning were picked by various pundits to make the Stanley Cup finals in 2016. Rob Vollman projects how each team will do in next season's playoffs.
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Sidney Crosby was deserving of the Conn Smythe trophy according to advanced...
Tom Awad unveils the final Conn Smythe Watch for the 2016 playoffs, and the eventual winner, Sidney Crosby, was not first place -- by a long shot. But the stats support his win.
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