I think the biggest key to success is that the Hitmen rarely get outworked. All 18 skaters show up and play every night. It also helps that their top 4 defencemen are as good as any in this league. They have one of the top lines in the league, if not the top line. And finally I guess, special teams is a huge difference maker for the Hitmen. They have been #1 or #2 on the power play all year and the same for the penalty killing.
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