There is always a love for watching the playoffs in any sport, but no sport is more exciting, compelling, and game-changing than the NHL. Watching the NBA right now? Consider changing the channel. Case in point,

The game at the Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is the only one on the schedule Sunday night, May 4. It's a big one, with the winner advancing to the second round and the loser heading home for the summer.

With eight teams left in the playoffs and four series to be played, we don't have quite as many bold takes to make or analysis to do a deep dive into. Fortunately, it means we can max out our thought process for making the kinds or predictions few would have the courage to make.