I believe the Panthers are just a really good team that massively underachieved in the regular season. Before the season began, I think most people thought they would contend for the President's Trophy again and for the Stanley Cup.
Of course, it's still an upset when an 8th seed beats the #1 team in the league from the regular season, but I don't think the regular season results tell the whole story of what the Panthers are.
__________________
"A pessimist thinks things can't get any worse. An optimist knows they can."
|