I think Tampa takes this one. I like the moves they made, plus Vasilevskiy has been great this year. Florida also seems to be somewhat 'limping in', and that isn't promising for what I think will be a total war of attrition. It certainly feels like Tampa is walking into this one a whole lot healthier and more on top of their games. Should be the best series of the entire playoffs - at least that is my own expectation for this series.
What sucks is that it may leave a lane for Toronto to sneak through. Hopefully they save enough in the tank to take Toronto out. i would be surprised if an Atlantic team isn't in the Finals this year. I haven't forgotten how much time I was forced to sit through watching Leafs' practice notes and interviews ahead of Calgary Flames GAME highlights, and I remember the Leafs' stuff was actually longer. It was nauseating! We are already so nauseated by Ron MacLean always bringing up "McDavid" even when the Oilers aren't playing. Having the Leafs win would be catastrophic!
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