Conference Quarter-finals
Three of the bottom four seeded teams in the Eastern Conference succeeded in the quarterfinals round against their higher seeded opponents: The seven-seed Maple Leafs, the six-seed Penguins, and the five-seed Sabres.
The only Western Conference team to be upset was the Detroit Red Wings who had a two games to zero lead in the series, but the Kings had what the Red Wings didn't have: persistence. The Red Wings were a heavy favorite to beat the Kings.
Each conference saw one sweep series, but neither conference experienced any game-seven series, the series which is arguably the most exciting moment in sports.
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