Skinner is the important palyer for the Oilers, IMO.
And for the Kings, I think the key player is PLD. We know what Dannault is, and of course Kopitar. They got PLD to up their strength down the middle. Obviously, he was crap during the regular season. But it's playoffs now, so maybe he will show up. And when he shows up, PLD can be a difference maker.
I think too many people are sleeping on the Kings. Does EDM know how to beat them, from the past two years? Sure. But that means EDM isn't going to do anything differently. The Kings, however, will be looking to do everything differently.
I like the Kings' chances. (if they get good goaltending)
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