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Winners and Losers of the 2016-17 NHL Regular Season

Turn the page. The 2016-17 NHL regular season grind is now complete and the playoffs are just around the corner.

It's a perfect moment for teams and fans to take stock. Has the year unfolded as expected? Which players, clubs and coaches have exceeded expectations. Which have underperformed?

Here's a look at the NHL's biggest winners and losers from the regular season. Some are individuals; others are grouped together as part of larger trends.

Next up: let's see if any of the regular-season success stories can parlay that good fortune into a championship run over the next two months of the playoffs.