Which wild card team will go the farthest in the '22 playoffs

[Niten Ichi Ryu]

Poll open until game 1 puck drop tomorrow at 7PM ET

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[BannedFromCDC]

Nashville is going to surprise a lot of people and make the conference finals.

 

[BlueBull]

My Bracket has Calgary over Boston in the final so...

 

[nbwingsfan]

I don’t think Boston is a worse team than Carolina. They’ve been a tough matchup for the Bruins this year though.

I don’t think any of the other teams have any shot though

 

[bukwas]

Bruins are the best bet to advance.
With the right odds I might even throw down some hard earned on it to happen.

 

[dalewood12]

I think Dallas will put on a good fight.

 

[WetcoastOrca]

I would have picked Nashville if Saros wasn’t injured. I’m going to say none make it.

 

[Niten Ichi Ryu]

Not a single vote for Washington, yet. Ovechkin did say he's playing right?

No one is giving them a chance against the Cats. All 3 games of the regular season series were decided by 1 goal

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Looks like Boston is the unanimous pick. Interesting, considering Carolina sweeped the season series, had 2 shutouts and outscored them 16-1. I know Freddie is out, but Raanta is solid in his own right

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Predicting Nashville as the only wild card to advance. I think Colorado may have peaked too early, and Nashville, being the highest hitting team in the league by far, could wear them down in 6 or 7 games

 

[NigerianNightmare]

Boston to beat Carolina in 5.

Pastrnak : 6 goals and 1 assist

 

[PatriceBergeronFan]

Not a single vote for Washington, yet. Ovechkin did say he's playing right?

No one is giving them a chance against the Cats. All 3 games of the regular season series were decided by 1 goal

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Looks like Boston is the unanimous pick. Interesting, considering Carolina sweeped the season series, had 2 shutouts and outscored them 16-1. I know Freddie is out, but Raanta is solid in his own right

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Predicting Nashville as the only wild card to advance. I think Colorado may have peaked too early, and Nashville, being the highest hitting team in the league by far, could wear them down in 6 or 7 games

Three games in November?

 

[bobholly39]

Caps will sweep Florida in round 1 - then out in 7 in round 2 vs Leafs. None of the others go past round 1

 

[COHawk]

I'd say:

Boston
Nashville
Washington
Dallas

 

[wintersej]

Not a single vote for Washington, yet. Ovechkin did say he's playing right?

No one is giving them a chance against the Cats. All 3 games of the regular season series were decided by 1 goal

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Looks like Boston is the unanimous pick. Interesting, considering Carolina sweeped the season series, had 2 shutouts and outscored them 16-1. I know Freddie is out, but Raanta is solid in his own right

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Predicting Nashville as the only wild card to advance. I think Colorado may have peaked too early, and Nashville, being the highest hitting team in the league by far, could wear them down in 6 or 7 games

In fairness. One of those Boston/Carolina games was in October. One saw Rask give up 5 goals on 13 shots and not long afterwards retire, and the final game the Bruins didn't have Bergeron or Marchand. So don't think they are super predictive of anything.

 

[Niten Ichi Ryu]

Three games in November?

In fairness. One of those Boston/Carolina games was in October. One saw Rask give up 5 goals on 13 shots and not long afterwards retire, and the final game the Bruins didn't have Bergeron or Marchand. So don't think they are super predictive of anything.

Very valid points
It's a series of the May versions of both teams, rather than the beginning of the season

As an Oiler fan, I should know; when Edmonton won 7 straight against Winnipeg last season, then got swept in the playoffs