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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
The Kings play a really well structured game, and can stay in it until they get a chance to win it.
I think this series comes down to Edmonton's PP - it either wins it for them or it doesn't. And of course, how the refs respond to McDavid's diving and whining
The other potential factor is Smith. If the Kings can get to him early and win one of the games in Edmonton, then it's anybody's series
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The Oilers have been really good at 5 on 5 since Woodcroft took over in both possession and results. The addition of Kane probably made a big difference as well.
I'm pretty sure the Oilers had the most difficult schedule in the NHL during Woodcroft's tenure as well.
The Oilers should have the edge, but as always in the playoffs, anything can happen.
I have Oilers in six, but of course the Oilers goaltending is a wildcard. It's just as likely to sink them as help them.