Surprised the Avs tied it.. I figured they would rather play the Yotes, over Chicago.
Not only would they never try to lose to pick their opponent, but the rankings they are playing for will apply for the entire playoffs - the winner will have home ice advantage, if they play each other later.
Also, it is their last game before the real playoffs start - both teams are trying to get into gear and build confidence.
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Thats a pretty good result for calgary from my perspective... i think that means they can not face Colorado at all in the next two rounds now if i am not mistaken and for me they are the class of the west. Subjective opinion but I think vegas is an above average team that's been riding the enthusiasm in their building a fair bit. Their d corps is just ok and fleury is at the age where the bottom is gonna fall out soon.
Would definately rather dallas than St. Louis in the next round though binnington's initial hot streak seems to have faded a ton and Bishop occasionally has pretty crazy hotstreaks so not a strong leaning.
Not only would they never try to lose to pick their opponent, but the rankings they are playing for will apply for the entire playoffs - the winner will have home ice advantage, if they play each other later.
Also, it is their last game before the real playoffs start - both teams are trying to get into gear and build confidence.
The Flyers-Lightning game should be a good one for the same reasons you posted. The loser gets to play the stinkin' Leafs/BJs and the winner plays the Habs.
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Reason: Quick correction
Nic Aube-Kubel opens the scoring in the Flyers game with one hell of a tip.
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Make it two for Aube-Kubel. Already a tremendous defensive player, seems to be adding an offensive element to his game
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