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Hot or Not: Hedman and Couture sizzled, Ovechkin and Rinne fizzled

We're down to four teams who are vying for the final two spots on hockey’s ultimate stage. Both the Eastern and Western Conference finals kick off this weekend. It's the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Tampa Bay Lightning in the East, and the St. Louis Blues and the San Jose Sharks in the West.

Giddy-up, folks, because both series are going to be a good ones. Before the puck drops on the next round, here's who has shined -- or declined -- in the 2016 Stanley Cup playoffs so far.

EASTERN CONFERENCE

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Victor Hedman, Tampa Bay Lightning: No doubt the 25-year-old defenseman should be considered as an early Conn Smythe candidate.