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NHL Power Rankings: Week 28

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4. Columbus Blue Jackets

Record: 50-24-8
The Breakdown: The Blue Jackets are one of the deepest teams in the Eastern Conference. Now the question is if they can slow down the NHL's top offense. Columbus will face the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Pittsburgh Penguins for an incredible first round. Each team was 1-1-2 in the season series. Goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky is the Vezina Trophy favorite, which would mark his second time claiming the title. Bobrovsky has been impeccable all season and leads the league with a .933 save percentage. However, the overall youth of the Blue Jackets and their lack of major playoff experience gives Pittsburgh the edge in this series. (Getty)

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