Reaching the postseason is the most exhilarating and rewarding time of the year, but it can also be the most nerve-wracking. And in a rare best-of-five series, like this year's format for the Stanley Cup Qualifiers, every period, every shift and every play is that much more important in the scope of a waning clock.
Kuhnhackl Adding Experience, Hustle in Postseason
Tom Kuhnhackl's tenacity and playoff experience earned a roster spot in Game 1
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