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Through the first 33 games of the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs, one team was swept, while every other series reached 3-1. It's been a bit lopsided, but there's been no shortage of drama.
From goaltending decisions to lineup moves to the usual slew of "only in hockey" injuries, it's been a wild 33 games to start off the postseason.
To put it all into context, here are ESPN reporters Ryan S. Clark, Kristen Shilton and Greg Wyshynski with their top takeaways after the second wave of first-round games.
Panthers 'get over that hump'
If the past is prologue, the Florida Panthers' journey back to the Stanley Cup Final could have ended in the first round.