The 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs have delivered all the requisite thrills that fans have come to expect from the greatest postseason in sports.
But through the first 17 games -- three for Boston Bruins-Toronto Maple Leafs, and two for every other series -- we've also learned some lessons about each club, whether it's new information coming to light or confirmation of our pre-playoff thoughts.
To help sort through all of that new data -- and identify which trends will continue to influence the rest of the first round and beyond -- ESPN reporters Ryan S.