It would be a close series but not what you hope to get by finishing first or second in the west.
James Neal could help even things out if he comes back and plays to his size.
Jankowski at 6'4" 212 lbs and Mony at 6'2" 200 lbs are ghosts in the physical game.
That leaves Tkachuk and Hathaway as our only forwards over 200lbs and 6' +
Both teams have good heavy back ends but Vegas has some big boys on the forward end that are not afraid to throw the body any chance possible. This is what concerns me about a series against them. Tkachuk seems to have pest mode or skill mode but rarely do we see a game where he excels in both. Hathaway is going to be crucial come playoff time. I feel we lost to the ducks a couple of years back because by game 2 our skilled guys were hesitant every time they touched the puck given the ducks heavy style of play. Vegas has...
Tuch at 6'4" 222lbs
Pacioretty (there Mony/Jankowski) 6'2" 206 lbs
Reaves at monster size
Nosek at 6'3" 210 lbs
Carrier at 6'2" 212 lbs
Stone at 6'4" 220lbs
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