Sharks look vulnerable right now, but they have a lot of talent. Since flames own season series and they are possibly running on fumes, I would favour playing the sharks now. Oilers would be next pick. Even though McDavid can take over a game, I am curious to see how playoff Ferland gets in his head.
Wild I don't think will catch Chicago, so that's a moot point. After the two Pacific teams I actually prefer Chicago. Anaheim is surging and play a style that the flames can't keep up with over a playoff series yet. Chicago would be clear favourites, but that is a series where I think the matchup still allows flames to play their natural game
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