1 Burning Question Haunts Every Playoff Squad

Every NHL playoff team carries that one nagging question into the postseason dance, the kind that keeps GMs up at night and fans refreshing their feeds. From goaltending gambles in the West to defensive black holes out East, these queries separate the Cup contenders from the pretenders. With matchups set and blades sharpened, the answers will dictate who raises hardware and who heads golfing early.