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Just amazing. The most deadly guy on the PP for a reason.
 
Brutus said:
Jackets still have a chance :headscratch:
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RP-29 said:
A plausible one.

MON loses to CAR in regulation.
CBJ beats PHI and NYI.

I hope it happens.
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Yep, Habs only needed to beat the worst team in the league to clinch, and blew it of course lol. No doubt they'll all be Flyers fans tonight.
 
Also of note, this is the first time in NHL history that all four US based original 6 teams (NY, Bos, Chi, Det) have all missed the playoffs in the same year.
 
rsw626 said:
Also of note, this is the first time in NHL history that all four US based original 6 teams (NY, Bos, Chi, Det) have all missed the playoffs in the same year.
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No matter how these playoff matchups shake out, I want all the Canadian teams to lose as quickly as possible.

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RP-29 said:
Playoff matchups almost locked in.

🔒TOR-OTT
🔒TBL-FLA
❓WAS-[MON or CBJ]
🔒CAR-NJD

🔒WIN-STL
🔒DAL-COL
🔒VGK-MIN
🔒LAK-EDM
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Predictions:
TOR-OTT: OTT
TBL-FLA: TBL
WAS-[MON or CBJ]: WAS
CAR-NJD: NJD

WIN-STL: WIN
DAL-COL: COL
VGK-MIN: VGK
LAK-EDM: EDM
 
How I think it will go and why:

TOR-OTT in 6 - Leafs players have bought into improved defensive structure under Berube and have a roster whose core is hardened with playoff experience. Ottawa is a puppy playoff team whose best player & heart of the team is battling injury, but they're scrappy.

TBL-FLA in 5 - Florida limped down the stretch. One of their best players & heart of the team hasn't played in months. They seem broken down and worn out from last year's run and grueling season. Tampa has been one of the best teams in the league since February. They're much healthier and more cohesive than Florida is right now.

WAS-MON in 6 - Montreal had their run in early April against broken and garbage teams that positioned themselves for the last playoff spot, but they're not a legit Cup contender. Washington has sputtered for the last few weeks, too, so I think the Canadiens will steal a game or two early in the series before Washington gets going and closes things out.

CAR-NJD in 6 - These two teams are pretty evenly matched and this series could go either way. The Hurricanes take the series for me because of their edge in team-defensive proficiency and playoff experience.

WIN-STL in 7 - The Blues have been clicking. They're dangerous. Very tempted to take them to steal a game 7 in OT. Can't bring myself to pull the trigger on that, though, because the Jets have been the best team in the West all year and they have the league's MVP between the pipes.

DAL-COL in 4 - Dallas lost their shit at a bad time. They've been losing bad to bad teams all month. Oettinger is off his game. Heiskanen won't be back in time to give the team a boost. The Avs are one of the few teams in the league who can turn it on in the playoffs and smack their opponents in the mouth and that's what I think will happen here.

VGK-MIN in 5 - The Wild have beaten Vegas once in the last two years combined. The trend continues. Vegas is too deep and too powerful in all three zones. The Wild aren't quite back to full strength yet as Eriksson Ek and Kaprizov work to get back to game speed...just a bit too late getting back to make it a series.

LAK-EDM in 5 - This is the year the Kings finally solve the Oilers in the playoffs. Similar to Florida, Edmonton has been grinding down the stretch and battling injuries after a long post season run last year. The Kings are highly motivated to come at the Oilers hard.
 
I will watch all the series but big hype for:

TOR-OTT - always root for Leafs missery
TBL-FLA - battle of florida
DAL-COL - great talent on both sides and rants plays his old team
LAK-EDM - another Oilers Kings series!
 
RP-29 said:
How I think it will go and why:

TOR-OTT in 6 - Leafs players have bought into improved defensive structure under Berube and have a roster whose core is hardened with playoff experience. Ottawa is a puppy playoff team whose best player & heart of the team is battling injury, but they're scrappy.

TBL-FLA in 5 - Florida limped down the stretch. One of their best players & heart of the team hasn't played in months. They seem broken down and worn out from last year's run and grueling season. Tampa has been one of the best teams in the league since February. They're much healthier and more cohesive than Florida is right now.

WAS-MON in 6 - Montreal had their run in early April against broken and garbage teams that positioned themselves for the last playoff spot, but they're not a legit Cup contender. Washington has sputtered for the last few weeks, too, so I think the Canadiens will steal a game or two early in the series before Washington gets going and closes things out.

CAR-NJD in 6 - These two teams are pretty evenly matched and this series could go either way. The Hurricanes take the series for me because of their edge in team-defensive proficiency and playoff experience.

WIN-STL in 7 - The Blues have been clicking. They're dangerous. Very tempted to take them to steal a game 7 in OT. Can't bring myself to pull the trigger on that, though, because the Jets have been the best team in the West all year and they have the league's MVP between the pipes.

DAL-COL in 4 - Dallas lost their shit at a bad time. They've been losing bad to bad teams all month. Oettinger is off his game. Heiskanen won't be back in time to give the team a boost. The Avs are one of the few teams in the league who can turn it on in the playoffs and smack their opponents in the mouth and that's what I think will happen here.

VGK-MIN in 5 - The Wild have beaten Vegas once in the last two years combined. The trend continues. Vegas is too deep and too powerful in all three zones. The Wild aren't quite back to full strength yet as Eriksson Ek and Kaprizov work to get back to game speed...just a bit too late getting back to make it a series.

LAK-EDM in 5 - This is the year the Kings finally solve the Oilers in the playoffs. Similar to Florida, Edmonton has been grinding down the stretch and battling injuries after a long post season run last year. The Kings are highly motivated to come at the Oilers hard.
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Can’t argue with that, though I’m not sure the Devils are that difficult for the Canes.
 
Mofo said:
Can’t argue with that, though I’m not sure the Devils are that difficult for the Canes.
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The Devils had the 3rd best PP and 2nd best PK in the league this year. I figure that's gotta count for something in this series. And I figure Markstrom will be a difference maker in one of the games. Looking forward to see how it actually plays out...
 
If the Caps don’t make it, I want a rematch and McDingleberry to lose again. Maybe get another redneck to flash her bolt ons again.
 
Good hockey so far. Pressure on the Jets, especially if they lose game 1 at home.
 
Colorado looking good, two goals for McKinnon tonight. Dallas fans leaving early.
 
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