8 too-early takes from the NHL playoffs: Wild special teams, Flyers' D, and more

There is no time like the Stanley Cup playoffs to get dramatic. While there is only so much to draw from the first few games of postseason action, this is the time of year to get reactionary and make grand statements. Here are eight way-too-early takes developing in each series.Rick Tocchet’s defensive masterclass is elevating the FlyersThe Flyers’ elite defensive play has completely silenced Pittsburgh’s prolific offense. They’ve shockingly limited the high-flying Penguins, who scored the second-most five-on-five goals of all NHL teams during the regular season, to just one five-on-five goal through three games en route to a commanding 3-0 series lead.Advertisement