It really never is too early to start looking ahead to the first round of the NHL postseason, knowing what's in store for NHL teams over the next few weeks and where they are headed could mean the difference for your fantasy squad. It could also mean the difference should you be an NHL playoff pool player, drafting the pieces on right teams is essential. 

Flip serves up a few of his tips for beginners and the boys also dive into the red-hot Washington Capitals and discuss whether a resurgent Alexander Ovechkin is enough to carry this mediocre club into the NHL playoffs or further. 

We also take a look at what the NHL postseason and Stanley Cup first round would look like if the playoffs started today, discussing such matchups as the New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning and out west the Edmonton Oilers and L.A. Kings as well as the Nashville Predators taking on the Winnipeg Jets. 

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