Joel Quenneville, coach of the Blackhhawks, said "I'm sure it won't take long to rekindle the animosity," Quenneville said. "The rivalries are more intense, but in the playoffs there's a lot more focus and retaliation won't work. We have to be at our best and work."

Canadian news coverage of the games will be extensive, both on the ice and off. Hockey is Canada's national sport and avid fans will be glued to their screens as they watch these talented teams compete.

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