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NHL playoffs arrive with the West stacked with contenders like Colorado, Dallas and Vegas
- The Western Conference playoff picture centers on Colorado, Dallas, and Vegas as the top contenders in a stacked West.
- Dallas Stars face a tough Central path, with potential second-round games against Colorado.
- Colorado’s title window remains open, with MacKinnon and Makar leading the charge.
- Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar anchor the Avalanche’s high-end core.
- Vets like Bruce Cassidy’ replacement impact Vegas’ playoff push, with a strong late-season surge.
- Edmonton and Minnesota are strong wild cards capable of upsetting favorites.
- The Pacific Division presents risks, with Los Angeles and Anaheim aiming to surprise.
- Center Kirill Kaprizov and Matt Boldy push Minnesota’s offensive load into the playoffs.
- Tortorella’s coaching presence is viewed as a factor in Vegas’ late-season surge.
- The West’s top teams are seen as clear favorites, but depth and injuries could shift outcomes.
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