CFHF Fantasy League Playoff Preview:
(1) The Techno Onion vs. (8) Good Decisions
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The Techno Onion: 174-97-23 (371 pts.) First in the MacInnis Division
Good Decisions: 141-128-25 (307 pts.) Third in the MacInnis Division
Season series: The Techno Onion 8-5-1
Playoff history: The Techno Onion have never won a playoff round, with this being their third postseason appearance. This is Good Decisions' first time making the playoffs.
The Techno Onion roster notes: The Techno Onion has a fully healthy roster going into the playoffs.
Good Decisions roster notes: Jannik Hansen is banged up and listed as day-to-day, while Dan Girardi has been out since February on the IR.
(2) The Terrors vs. (7) Flaming Horseheads
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The Terrors: 173-98-23 (369 pts.) First in the Loob Division
Flaming Horseheads: 152-125-17 (321 pts.) Second in the McDonald Division
Season series: Flaming Horseheads 10-3-1
Playoff history: The Terrors make their second playoff appearance, after eliminating the Horseheads in the first round last year, but falling short in the semifinals. The Horseheads return to the playoffs once again, their third time in four years after winning the Cup in 2014.
The Terrors roster notes: Evgeni Malkin is nursing his annual playoff-time injury, while Patrice Bergeron is banged up but good to go. Kyle Okposo is "Out" with no foreseeable return.
Flaming Horseheads roster notes: Jamie Benn is banged up but good to go, while Antoine Roussell is "Out," but safely stashed on the IR.
(3) Girouxsalem vs. (6) Peppering Angus
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Girouxsalem: 164-107-23 (351 pts.) First in the Vernon Division
Peppering Angus: 148-117-29 (325 pts.) Second in the Loob Division
Season series: Peppering Angus 9-4-1
Playoff history: This is Girouxsalem's fourth trip to the postseason, notably losing out in the finals in 2014 and losing in the semifinals last season. This playoffs marks only the second in franchise history for Peppering Angus, and the first since the league's inaugural season.
Girouxsalem roster notes: Both Alex Wennberg and Jason Spezza are day-to-day, while Kevin Klein is "Out."
Peppering Angus roster notes: Peppering Angus enters the playoffs with a completely healthy lineup.
(4) Intangibles vs. (5) Hypnotoad's Disciples
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Intangibles: 156-107-31 (343 pts.) First in McDonald Division
Hypnotoad's Disciples: 158110-26 (342 pts.) Second in the MacInnis Division
Season series: Intangibles 7-5-1
Playoff history: This is both teams' third consecutive playoff appearance, and the first as anything other than the #1 seed for Intangibles, who lost in the finals last season. Hypnotoad's Disciples have not yet won a playoff series.
Intangibles roster notes: Artem Anisimov is likely to be "Out" for the entire playoffs.
Hypnotoad's Disciples roster notes: Kris Letang is on IR as usual, while Tyler Johnson and Marian Hossa are banged up. Johnson may be ready to return this week.