Who would we have a better chance of beating first round?

[peate]

Who would we have a better chance of beating first round?

 

[MakeTheGoalsLarger]

Oilers.

I don't want the long awaited series between Mtl and Toronto to be played in empty arenas.

 

[CristianoRonaldo]

Oilers AINEC, at least if we lose, it's not a big deal... Losing to the leafs and giving them their first round win since the Big Bang, is too much for me.

 

[Treb]

Poll added.

 

[CHfan1]

Oilers.

It would mean the Habs would go into the playoffs with a bit of momentum, getting into 3rd place in the North.

I also think they’ve played the Oilers better this season.

 

[Edgy]

Oilers fans are less annoying than Leafs fans and I won't have to listen to SN commentators and color guys orgasming every time one of Matthews nostrils flare.

 

[CHwest]

Leaf's. Hopefully binman gets fired after a 4 and out. Hab's and Blue's will make the playoffs with a losing record.

 

[aresknights]

I really don't care bit voted Laughs. Have to beat both( or one plus the Peg) to get to semis and that is the goal.
I just think it would be a sweeter W to oust the Leafs than Oilers and not sure this team has enough for 2 PO rd wins.

 

[Scintillating10]

Oilers for me. Habs built more for playoffs. Be good series. Like to have Weber back to face Mcdavid. He shutdown Malkin last year

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

I'd like to see a Habs Oilers series. No doubt McD will light us up on some nights but if we can just contain him enough, we can win a round. Put Danault on him and hope for the best.

Unfortunately, I think if we play TO we will get absolutely smoked. Our D is swiss cheese and their lineup is awesome offensively.

 

[DramaticGloveSave]

I’m sure Vegas would give us better odds against the Oilers, but Habs/Leafs would be too much fun. Knocking them out in the first round would just deliver such heartbreak to their fanbase Id be overjoyed.

 

[WeThreeKings]

Oilers.. not because I think we can beat either one of them.. but just because I fear for the health of a lot of people here that think this is a good team, if we got beat by the Leafs.

 

[habsfan891]

Oilers we have a much better chance of containing Mcd and Drai than the entire leafs top 6

 

[OldCraig71]

I do not want to lose to the Leafs and I also do not want Bergevin as our GM next year. I am torn.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

I do not want to lose to the Leafs and I also do not want Bergevin as our GM next year. I am in a torn.

One should not depend on the other. And to be honest, it probably doesn't.

 

[OldCraig71]

One should not depend on the other. And to be honest, it probably doesn't.

It would be fun to beat them but a win probably guarantees Bergevin his job. A loss to them would be unbearable for me because of the torture I would receive from their fans but it might be the end of MB.

 

[Tuggy]

Oilers. Better matchup and that also means the Habs had a good end to the year.

I'm expecting Leafs though. I've give the Habs an outside shot at beating them but the Leafs will be heavy favorites (rightfully so).

But man, I want someone to beat them. They are already talking about the final 4, as if it's a forgone conclusion. I don't blame them, but I really want them taken down a peg.

 

[VirginiaMtlExpat]

Leafs look like one of the top teams in the league right now. A lot grittier than last year, while also superior defensively compared to then and lastly with a viable Plan B in nets (maybe even Plan A, relegating the old Plan A to B). There is a better chance against the Oil to make it to the second round.

 

[ZUKI]

Your preference ?

i want my Habs to win the Cup, so both teams

 

[74 others]

If it's Edmonton, there will be late night games.

 

[abo9]

Oilers: Defend against McDrai, I believe we're a little better than the rest of the roster

Leafs: I don't think we're better in any area (or line) other than goaltender... would be exciting for the rivalry but painful to watch I believe

 

[Scintillating10]

Would love to beat Leafs in playoffs

 

[BLONG7]

We need to be healthy, if we can get there, we can beat each of these teams......glad it wont be Calgary though.
I think this years playoffs, will mirror the season.......absolutely anyone can beat anyone...hopefully we clinch, and go from there....
Starting with a win tonight!!

 

[beowulf]

Toronto has more weapon and more expirence both team aren’t great defensively or have great goalie...
So it is definitely EDM.

Well right now both teams have a hot goaltender which is more than the Habs can say.

 

[tazsub3]

Much rather face edm and have the peg take care of to.