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The 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs - Round 1

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NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Nashville Predators at Anaheim Ducks
Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf (15) and Nashville Predators right wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) battle for the puck in the first period in game seven of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports (Reuters)
NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Nashville Predators at Anaheim Ducks
Nashville Predators center Colin Wilson (33) shoots the puck past Anaheim Ducks goalie Frederik Andersen (31) for a goal in the first period in game seven of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports (Reuters)
NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Anaheim Ducks at Nashville Predators
Apr 25, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Anaheim Ducks goalie Frederik Andersen (31) makes a save in traffic during the third period against the Nashville Predators in game six of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports (Reuters)
NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Chicago Blackhawks at St. Louis Blues
Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keith (2) checks St. Louis Blues center Robby Fabbri (15) in front of Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) during the second period in game seven of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scottrade Center. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports (Reuters)
NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals
Apr 22, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Jason Chimera (25) boards Philadelphia Flyers left wing Jakub Voracek (93) in the third period in game five of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports (Reuters)
NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Philadelphia Flyers at Washington Capitals
Apr 22, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Justin Williams (14) interferes wth Philadelphia Flyers goalie Michal Neuvirth (30) in the first period in game five of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports (Reuters)
NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-San Jose Sharks at Los Angeles Kings
Apr 22, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; San Jose Sharks center Chris Tierney (50) celebrates after scoring a goal in the first period against the Los Angeles Kings in game five of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports (Reuters)
NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Pittsburgh Penguins at New York Rangers
New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) looks back at the puck in the net after giving up a goal during the first period in game four of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports (Reuters)
NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Anaheim Ducks at Nashville Predators
Apr 21, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne (35) lays on the puck as Anaheim Ducks left winger David Perron (57) tries to score during the second period in game four of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Bridgestone Arena. Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports (Reuters)
NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Detroit Red Wings at Tampa Bay Lightning
Apr 21, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning center Alex Killorn (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring the game winning goal against the Detroit Red Wings during the third period of game five of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amalie Arena. The Lightning defeated the Red Wings 1-0. Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports (Reuters)
NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Florida Panthers at New York Islanders
New York Islanders center John Tavares (91) celebrates after scoring a power play goal against the Florida Panthers during the second period of game four of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Florida Panthers at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports (Reuters)
NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Dallas Stars at Minnesota Wild
Minnesota Wild forward Nino Niederreiter (22) celebrates after forward Jason Pominville (29) scores a goal against Dallas Stars goalie Antti Niemi (31) in the second period in game four of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports (Reuters)
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NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-Washington Capitals at Philadelphia Flyers
Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) exchanges words with Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Brandon Manning (23) during the third period in game four of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center. The Flyers won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports (Reuters)
NHL: Stanley Cup Playoffs-New York Rangers at Pittsburgh Penguins
New York Rangers center Derick Brassard (16) celebrates after scoring a goal against Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Jeff Zatkoff (37) during the second period in game two of the first round of the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs at the CONSOL Energy Center. The Rangers won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports (Reuters)

The best photos from the opening round of the chase for Lord Stanley's goblet.