Most likely to be bounced in the first round?

[gojetsgo]

Jets record against top teams since Christmas is abysmal, I think they might be a mirage

if you don't look at context this could be a concerning trend but if you actually look at why we have an "abysmal" record of 5-7-1 against playoff teams since jan 1st it doesn't seem that bad

 

[nbwingsfan]

either NYR or Boston imo but it's really dependent on the matchup.

I want to say there’s absolutely no way the Bruins would lose to this sad Detroit team if they made it in, but they’ve also played the Wings terribly this season as well.

I do think there’s very little chance the Bruins allow what happened last season to happen agai n

 

[Homesick]

The Canucks have the 9th best Points % in the west since the Lindholm trade(February 1st)
Add the lack of playoff experience and I think they are a favourite to be upset but anything can happen

 

[Kingfan1967]

Central Division Winner is a total unknown right now
Winnipeg 93 points 14 games left, one against Colorado and Dallas
Colorado 93 points 13 games left, one against Winnipeg and Dallas
Dallas 93 points 12 games left, one against Colorado and Winnipeg

 

[MNRube]

Winnipeg or Vancouver. Jets have been getting insane goaltending and have a blueline that has been overachieving all year.

 

[FriendlyGhost92]

Can't really say much as a Detroit fan given the way we've played the last 10 games...

... But if we make it, I'd much rather draw Boston or even New York than Florida.

 

[Bankerguy]

Vancouver plays like little girls

Van is 6th in hits per game and the Jet's 18th in hits per game. If Van plays like little girls, then what are the Jets? lol

 

[Rowlet]

Went with Rangers because their ES stats are a bit underwhelming

 

[Petey But Really Jim]

The Leafs

 

[BlueDream]

Vancouver easily.

HM to Boston.

Neither team is going anywhere.

 

[Regal]

I think in the event the Canucks get eliminated at any point, even the WCF's, people will flock to the boards to go "See, PDO I toedaso" irregardless of its impact or any other context we might have.

If the Canucks don't win the cup this year, it's going to be because of all the geniuses who told us their PDO was unsustainable, case closed, black and white.

Yup. The team’s underlying numbers are really strong since the All Star break but their record isn’t, and the same people are still already saying “oh look it’s the PDO regression”

 

[oconnor9sean]

It's probably Winnipeg because they have the most competition for the #1 spot in their division and if they fall from that spot, they'd have the hardest first-round matchup by a mile.

 

[cneely]

Van is 6th in hits per game and the Jet's 18th in hits per game. If Van plays like little girls, then what are the Jets? lol

Lots of hits just means you don't have the puck much.

 

[Bankerguy]

Lots of hits just means you don't have the puck much.

yup, that's an issue for sure. However, that is not what we were talking bout.
Stay on track, its not hard.

 

[Foppberg]

Toronto

 

[Iggys Dome]

I’d go so far as to say I’d be surprised if Vancouver made it out of the first round.

 

[PuckG]

Everyone knows who the grade A pretenders are.

With that being said, their goaltender is good enough that they can steal a round.

 

[Ace of Hades]

Van is 6th in hits per game and the Jet's 18th in hits per game. If Van plays like little girls, then what are the Jets? lol

Little toddlers.

Everyone knows who the grade A pretenders are.

The Oilers aren't in this poll.

 

[2for1PizzaPastuh]

Vancouver doesn’t have enough grit or experience, likely them

 

[Three On Zero]

Winnipeg
Vancouver
Boston
Rangers

 

[General Fanager]

Canucks will lose in 6

 

[KevinFinnerty]

Winni

 

[BB79]

I want to say there’s absolutely no way the Bruins would lose to this sad Detroit team if they made it in, but they’ve also played the Wings terribly this season as well.

I do think there’s very little chance the Bruins allow what happened last season to happen agai n

They're 2-2 against the Wings this season. I think mediocre is a better descriptor.

I'm just glad they won't have to face the Rangers in the first round. They went 0-4 against them this season. Let's just stick to playing the Leafs please lol

 

[winnipegger]

If there's a canucks player who has a wrist thicker than a pencil I'm all ears, just haven't seen any evidence of that yet.

 

[Brock Boeser Laser Show]

The Canucks have the 9th best Points % in the west since the Lindholm trade(February 1st)
Add the lack of playoff experience and I think they are a favourite to be upset but anything can happen

Over the past 25 games the Canucks are top 2 in pretty much every analytical category

#1 in xGA
#2 in xGF%
#2 in Corsi
#3 in FF%
#2 in SCF%
#2 in HDCF%