The first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs features 16 teams in eight best-of-7 series, which start Saturday. Today, NHL.com previews the Eastern Conference First Round between the Washington Capitals and the Montreal Canadiens.

An infusion of young talent fresh to the NHL in recent weeks, a handful of veterans in their mid-to-late 30s chasing the Stanley Cup and the best goaltender in the league this season looking to change his reputation are among the things to watch as the playoffs unfold.

Canada has roared back with six of its eight teams in the playoffs. Is Dallas a hockey town now? It’s a fascinating clash of styles, as the NHL has never had so many varieties of hockey philosophy and varying strategies as right now.