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Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily: The NHL postseason begins!

The NHL's postseason is officially underway with the most unconventional Stanley Cup tournament in the trophy's 127-year history. With five games staggered throughout Saturday between the hub cities of Toronto and Edmonton, Alberta, we have a March Madness-style buffet of hockey.

Here's a primer of what to look for in this edition of ESPN Stanley Cup Playoffs Daily -- and make sure you come back Sunday. We'll be doing this every day until the Cup is awarded in October.

Saturday's games

Qualification round, Game 1: New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes, noon ET

It seems as if the Rangers have settled their goalie dilemma.