What Teams are Most Likely to be Upset in Round One by a Lower Seed

[Mattavarner]

I think Vegas could be one, as they have been seemingly overachieving all season, I think they will go as far as Fleury takes them.
Tampa could be another, as they have not been playing as well as they did in the first half of the season, and Vasilevski looks worn out which could break them.

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[GellMann]

It's Vegas

 

[New Jersey]

Tampa Bay by you-know-who.

Covering my ass, yes we need to get in.

 

[Barrie22]

Could be a few if you count the 2v3 being upsets.

 

[Ben Matlock]

It really depends on the matchup. Caps-Philly and Bolts-Devils are worse matchups for the two top teams than Caps-Devils and Bolts-Philly.

 

[McDLT]

I wouldn't be surprised to see the Wild beat the Jets in round 1.

 

[Juicy Pop]

Washington, but then again the top of the Metro is a joke this year

 

[CupsOverCash]

The way TB has played them.

 

[Legionnaire11]

Preds need to be getting worried as well... Gotta get that PP figured out in a hurry.

 

[Glove Malfunction]

Glad to see no one's picked the Bruins yet, but they are still playing well, will have guys back from injury (hopefully), and their kids have been playing like vets. Hope that part continues.

 

[CupsOverCash]

Glad to see no one's picked the Bruins yet, but they are still playing well, will have guys back from injury (hopefully), and their kids have been playing like vets. Hope that part continues.

Well their play hasnt dropped at all. Since December they have really been the best team in the league. Since that hasnt dropped you have to think they will continue that in the playoffs.

 

[Glove Malfunction]

Well their play hasnt dropped at all. Since December they have really been the best team in the league. Since that hasnt dropped you have to think they will continue that in the playoffs.

I'm hoping so, but you never can tell until they play the games. (This is pessimistic me coming out to play)

 

[CupsOverCash]

I'm hoping so, but you never can tell until they play the games. (This is pessimistic me coming out to play)

I think its normal to be that way as a fan of your own team. From an outsider view we arent sharing that.

 

[GhostOfWildWing]

If Ducks make it in, they should play either Vegas, Nashville or SJ. They can def upset Vegas/SJ - Nashville has our number.

 

[bobholly39]

Vegas is the easy one.

 

[God King Fudge]

Tampa will be fine unless they get Boston or Toronto in the first round.

 

[JoVel]

Tampa will be fine unless they get Boston or Toronto in the first round.

Is it even possible anymore to get the Bruins in the first round?

Also why wouldn't we be 'fine' with the Leafs? Not saying the series would be a walk in the park but we'd be the clear favorites in that series.

 

[rent free]

Tampa will be fine unless they get Boston or Toronto in the first round.

tampa would beat the leafs for sure. they'd lose against boston though when they meet in the second round

 

[Jee]

Vegas is the only reasonable answer

 

[DitchMarner]

It's Vegas

Remember when many people thought Vegas would suck in the season?

 

[Flair Hay]

I wouldn't be surprised to see the Wild beat the Jets in round 1.

Playoffs are a new thing for most of the Jets. One or two bad breaks can put you behind the 8 ball. After that all bets are off.

So basically I agree.

It's hockey and chances are 2-4 of the top seeds will get bounced first round.

 

[Vancouver Canucks]

Washington?

 

[Gnova]

I wouldn't be surprised to see the Wild beat the Jets in round 1.

I would be surprised to see tye Wild play the Jets in the 1st round.

 

[Bread and Circuses]

Well their play hasnt dropped at all. Since December they have really been the best team in the league. Since that hasnt dropped you have to think they will continue that in the playoffs.

Part of me thinks the same but then part of me is like......

 

[Ryan Michaels]

Vegas, for sure. There's going to be a lot of close matchups this year though so i could see a lot of this happening. If Leafs/Bruins happen it could go either way, I'm picking Leafs(mostly for homer reasons but not entirely) but neither team winning would shock me.