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NHL insiders debate biggest playoff surprises, disappointments - ESPN

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Ryan S. Clark Close Ryan S. Clark ESPN NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark is an NHL reporter for ESPN. ,  Arda Ocal ,  Kristen Shilton Close Kristen Shilton ESPN NHL reporter Kristen Shilton is a national NHL reporter for ESPN. ,  Greg Wyshynski Close Greg Wyshynski Senior NHL writer Greg Wyshynski is ESPN's senior NHL writer. ,  Victoria Matiash Close Victoria Matiash Special to ESPN.com Victoria Matiash is a contributing writer for fantasy hockey and betting at ESPN. Victoria has been a part of the fantasy team since 2010. May 4, 2026, 08:00 AM ET The first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs is officially complete. From a field of 16 teams, the bracket is down to eight. What were the biggest surprises -- both positive and negative -- in the first set of series? Which eliminated teams face the biggest questions this summer? And have any of our analysts changed their pre-playoff Stanley Cup prediction?…

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