As the dust settles on the NHL's first round of the playoffs, The Hockey News takes a closer look at the standout performances and disappointing showings that defined the opening act. From the MVP candidates who rose to the occasion to the star players who failed to deliver, this analysis breaks down the superlatives of the first round. With several series going the full seven games, the margin for error was razor-thin, and some teams found themselves on the wrong side of history. Who emerged as the top performer, and who will be left to ponder what could have been?
NHL First Round Superlatives: MVP, Most Disappointing And More The Hockey News
