This is a brief report on the level of intensity of the NHL playoffs so far, as I will not focus directly on specific teams/series. The pace and intensity has been remarkable so far, every game has fans glued to their seats for the full 60 minutes (and more often overtime). To go along with the quick speed, there has been a massive increase in physical play which has also created the most suspensions in any single playoffs ever. While there has been a lot of questionable illegal plays, one must simply understand the nature of playoff hockey: that it brings out the best in every single one of these players. Every single player cares about every single shift, every shot on goal, finishing every hit. Cause that's the playoffs, they have a remarkable level of intensity that is unseen in many other sports. Is there too much violence? Maybe. But the playoffs have been so exciting, and as someone who is pro fighting/violence in the game today I think it is the best hockey I have ever seen. I enjoy seeing massive body checks, after whistle scrums and all that the 7-game series can bring. All these things show you the true colours of the NHL players; that they care so much and sometimes their emotions get to them. To all the critics, negative people, hockey haters and more, these playoffs have been phenomenal so far. I have spent every night since the playoffs started watching each series, and not one of them has been boring. The level of competition in the NHL today is outstanding, and this first round is showing the entire world just how exciting the playoffs truly are. Say all you want, but this has been the best first round in a long long time and it will continue to be as exciting as the rounds go on. The Quest for the Cup continues!
-Joel Forman - Colorado Avalanche News (PLAYOFF EDITION)
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