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First week of NHL playoffs full of fast starts and blowouts

Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) scores on a penalty shot on Dallas Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger (29) in the third period of Game 4 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Monday, May 9, 2022, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Washington Capitals left wing Johan Larsson (22) chases Florida Panthers left wing Ryan Lomberg (94) during the third period of Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Reinhold Matay)

Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77) celebrates his goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs with center Steven Stamkos (91) during the first period of Game 2 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs first-round series Wednesday, May 4, 2022, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Pittsburgh Penguins center Evgeni Malkin (71) celebrates with teammates after scoring against the New York Rangers during the third overtime in Game 1 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup first-round playoff series, Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in New York. The Penguins won 4-3. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

First week of NHL playoffs full of fast starts and blowouts