The Preds are a better team than their record indicates. The slump they went into late in the season took a lot of polish away from the club. The question for me is the lack of scoring lately and weather Rinne can play lights out in this series.
The Hawks on the other hand are thin on defence and Vermette hasn't played up to the expectations the Hawks had for him when they made the trade. The loss of Kane hurts the offence.
The playoff experience of the Hawks will be the difference with them winning in 6 games.
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