Which team would you most like to play in the first round?

[VinikToWinIt]

Whether for an easy matchup or an entertaining one, which of these teams do you want to play in the first round? (Assuming we make the playoffs obviously.) I only included the most probable outcomes.

I'll go with the Rangers, because I think The Trade would be a compelling storyline for the series and add fuel to the fire.
HM to Montreal and Florida.
Dead last choice to Boston.

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[2MinutesforGiraffing]

Panthers. Start of a real rivalry and I like our odds.

 

[bov]

Habs or Panthers.

 

[HoseEmDown]

Detroit, we match up against them the best.

 

[AlphaCatalyst]

I would enjoy a battle of Florida

 

[BoltSTH]

I am hoping the Rangers miss the playoffs. With Lundquist out for at least a month it is possible.

 

[DFC]

Detroit, we match up against them the best.

I think so too. It's also the series where we'd be least likely to get banged up moving into the second round.

 

[The Gongshow]

I'm also hoping the Rangers don't make playoffs, but I wouldn't mind seeing a first round of TBL vs NYR. It has the storyline, and Tampa really shows up to play against them.

I would be worried about playing BOS or MTL. MTL still bothers me when we play them just because of Price (he alone is the only reason Montreal impresses me) and BOS well, no explanation needed there.

 

[Volodya Krutov]

Montreal, Florida in the 2nd round would be awesome.

 

[MrClutch86]

Panthers no doubt

 

[LightningStrikes]

Wings or cats!

 

[2020 Cup Champions]

I voted Montreal. Not because I think they would be easiest, but because we need to beat them and it needs to be convincing.

 

[TheDaysOf 04]

Anyone but Boston.

 

[Iceman]

Panthers. Start of a real rivalry and I like our odds.

 

[Vasilevskiy]

Panthers easily.
Then Capitals, then Rangers.

 

[IdealisticSniper]

You want to know what matchups I want?

I want Montreal or Boston in the first round.

I then want whichever one is left in the second round.

And I want Pittsburgh or the Rangers in the ECF.

Then I don't care who in the Final.

Not a single team actually scares me in this league in a 7 game series. I'm not saying we aren't beatable, quite the contrary. I'm just saying if this team puts together a full game they can beat anyone. And I would love our road to be through what have become hated rivals and teams that historically have given us problems. Or the Rangers in the final because beating Marty would be great.

This team fully healthy, especially if a piece is added, can beat any team in the league in 7 games if they play their game and stay disciplined. That's two big things but it's obviously possible.

 

[IdealisticSniper]

Detroit, we match up against them the best.

I think we beat them but I really don't want to think about all the flip flop fans wearing red to games here at home. Would piss me off beyond belief.

 

[Leonardo87]

We play Florida, Washington, or Detroit first round. Let Montreal take care of Boston, while the Rangers take care of Pittsburgh. We then face Montreal in the 2nd round, then the Rangers in the ECF.

 

[BOLTMAN]

Our team is too good ..... so no need to sneak thru.

That's why I took Montreal because its starts with unfinished business.

You don't want to not play them and go to the finals and hear how it would have been different if they had to play Montreal.

 

[Leonardo87]

Our team is too good ..... so no need to sneak thru.

That's why I took Montreal because its starts with unfinished business.

You don't want to not play them and go to the finals and hear how it would have been different if they had to play Montreal.

If we solidify our blue line, and get a better PP going, we should go deep into the playoffs.

 

[2020 Cup Champions]

If we solidify our blue line, and get a better PP going, we should go deep into the playoffs.

I think you missed the point. He's saying that if Montreal doesn't make it through their first round against SOMEONE ELSE, we could still hear how things might have been different had they matched up against us. I'm with him on this one. Bring on the Habs.

 

[The Macho King]

I want the Habs.

 

[MattM92]

You want to know what matchups I want?

I want Montreal or Boston in the first round.

I then want whichever one is left in the second round.

And I want Pittsburgh or the Rangers in the ECF.

Then I don't care who in the Final.

Not a single team actually scares me in this league in a 7 game series. I'm not saying we aren't beatable, quite the contrary. I'm just saying if this team puts together a full game they can beat anyone. And I would love our road to be through what have become hated rivals and teams that historically have given us problems. Or the Rangers in the final because beating Marty would be great.

This team fully healthy, especially if a piece is added, can beat any team in the league in 7 games if they play their game and stay disciplined. That's two big things but it's obviously possible.

Agreed. If we play our game and stay mostly healthy, there isn't a team in the league we can't beat. 100% agree with this post.

That being said, Montreal in the first round so we can return the favor.

 

[Callum]

No doubt the Panthers, but I'll take the Rangers or Red Wings

 

[Coopers Gum]

Habs, or Rangers if they make it.