CALGARY, AB - FEBRUARY 14: Mark Giordano #5 of the Calgary Flames fights Alex Burrows #14 of the Vancouver Canucks during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on February 14, 2015 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

The 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs matchups are set. But with 16 teams and eight series, which ones are worth your time?

Your friends at Puck Daddy now provide you with a handy ranking of the eight first-round series, based on the following factors: Star Power, Secondary Plotlines, Hate, Controversy, Arena Atmosphere, Game 7 Probability and the potential for awesome playoff facial masterpieces, a.k.a. Beard-o-sity.

Each category gets a number grade from 1-to-10, with 10 being the highest grade.

So which playoff series ranked highest in our very scientific poll?

8. Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Detroit Red Wings

Star Power – 8

Secondary Plotlines – 8

Hate Factor – 3

Controversy Quotient – 5

Arena Atmosphere – 8

Game 7 Probability – 6

Beard-o-sity – 6

FINAL SCORE: 44

The Yzerman Cup has a very specific appeal, as does the notion this could be Mike Babcock’s last season in Detroit. The Detroit goaltending situation could add sizzle. Not a lot of hate, but the potential’s there with Niklas Kronwall’s hitting and the existence of Cedric Paquette. Beard-o-sity balances out with the awesomeness of Henrik Zetterberg and the loss of Radko Gudas from the Lightning roster. We weep at what might have been.

7. Anaheim Ducks vs. Winnipeg Jets

Star Power – 5

Secondary Plotlines – 7

Hate Factor – 3

Controversy Quotient – 7

Arena Atmosphere – 10

Game 7 Probability – 8

Beard-o-sity – 6

FINAL SCORE: 46

The Ducks bring Getzlaf, Perry and Kesler, a holy trinity of fan hate. The narratives here are what carries the series: The Jets making the dance for the first time since the relocation, giving their insanely rabid fans a chance to experience the postseason. The Ducks, meanwhile, will try to avoid being another disappointment on Bruce Boudreau’s record. The goaltending questions abound in this season.

6. Vancouver Canucks vs. Calgary Flames

Star Power – 6

Secondary Plotlines – 5

Hate Factor – 8

Controversy Quotient – 6

Arena Atmosphere – 9

Game 7 Probability – 7

Beard-o-sity – 6

FINAL SCORE: 47

The Sedins are always worth checking out, and Johnny Gaudreau might bring some eyes to the series, but overall these are two teams defined by their seasons: Calgary as the out-of-nowhere underdog with heart, and Vancouver as the competent group of pros that play solid hockey when they’re not being yelled at every night by a sociopath.

Controversy could grow if Alex Burrows flips the switch.

Points detracted for beard-o-sity as the average age of the Flames is roughly 14.

This is a long-standing rivalry that could go long. One thing’s for sure: The atmosphere in the arenas will be incredible, and yet still not as incredible as the Red Mile.

View photos CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 29: Ryan Ellis #4 of the Nashville Predators and Bryan Bickell #29 of the Chicago Blackhawks collide by the boards during the NHL game at the United Center on December 29, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images) More

5. Nashville Predators vs. Chicago Blackhawks

Star Power – 7

Secondary Plotlines – 6

Hate Factor – 7

Controversy Quotient – 5

Arena Atmosphere – 8

Game 7 Probability – 8

Beard-o-sity – 8

FINAL SCORE: 49

Obviously star power jumps a little if Patrick Kane returns, as does some of the drama in this series. This could be a fun, long series as this Preds team could match up well with the Hawks. One thing’s for sure: The arena atmospheres should be great, with the Blackhawks potentially having seven home games (based on volume)…

4. Montreal Canadiens vs. Ottawa Senators

Star Power – 6

Secondary Plotlines – 9

Hate Factor – 7

Controversy Quotient – 6

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