You guys saw the Canucks first hand. Just cause they went on a quick 6 game run and got themselves close doesn't mean they are the biggest contender. They were winning on the backs of Sven and Granlund (and Horvat). That isn't going to last, knowing how streaky those guys are. Aside from the first two periods of saturday that team looks terrible.
Nashville has more weapons and is more legit. Isn't PK still out with injury? We need to get as much space between them and us now cause I fully expect them to go on an extended run at some point. And if they don't, then both WC teams can consider themselves very fortunate.
Also worth mentioning the crazy run Dallas had the spring that the Flames made the playoffs. They were playing near .800 hockey. Two sleeping giants if you will. But I have less faith in Dallas given how their goaltending and team defence has looked this season.
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