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Originally Posted by Vinny01
Habs have played the Oilers well this year and if they win both there is a good chance they leap Winnipeg and would play the Oilers in the first round. Edmonton would almost certainly rather play Winnipeg where their elite talent can feast on that weak blueline.
Edmonton will ultimately do what they think is best for their team before the playoffs. They will rest guys if they feel they need to.
As Johnny said last night. Gotta hope Connor does his thing and they get 2 wins in regulation starting tonight
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If the Jets beat the Canucks tonight, I believe they clinch the 3rd seed. So the 2nd Oilers-Habs game in that scenario would have no implications on the Oilers playoff opponent regardless of the result today between Edmonton-Montreal. I do agree with you though (especially if Price comes back), that Montreal would be a more difficult opponent in round 1.
Koskinen has been told he will play 1 of the 2 games in Montreal.
Tkachuk and Gaudreau were quoted in "rooting for Edmonton" and "hoping Connor can do his thing" so wanting the Oilers to win today doesn't make Flames fans less of Flames fans. You cheer for what is good for your team.
Here's to an Oiler win (in OT)!
