But that seems to be the expectation this year, as their first-round opponent, the Nashville Predators, is one of the most popular picks in the opening round of the Western Conference playoffs.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is tapping the brakes on claims of success by President Biden, President-elect ...