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2022 NHL Playoffs: Predictions for the first round and Stanley Cup ... (CBSSports.com)

The other wild card team takes on the other division winner. The second and third place teams from the divisions battle it out in the other playoff matchups. In ...

I do think the Avalanche will be able to get out of the Western Conference, but maybe not without a scare from the Calgary Flames. Colorado is just too talented at every position, and the team will be on a mission after last season's early exit. If that continues in the postseason, the Bruins are well-equipped to deal with that and keep the Hurricanes off the scoreboard. Chris: Similar to the Hurricanes/Bruins series, a goaltender injury is one of the biggest storylines to watch. Ovechkin is likely going to play in Game 1, but he's going to need to be superhuman for the Capitals to have a chance. Will the third time be the charm for Carolina or will it just be more of the same? To put it briefly, Auston Matthews. The Toronto superstar is on another level than everyone else this season and may very well be the MVP, and he doesn't have a bunch of slouches around him. That is what will make the difference in this series. I do think Darryl Sutter devises a plan to put a lid on Dallas' top line, and Calgary is the much deeper team in this series. Hart Trophy candidate Johnny Gaudreau had the best season of his career for a team that had the second-most points in the Western Conference. In addition, goaltender Jacob Markstrom was a brick wall at times and will be a huge asset throughout the postseason. For a team that didn't make a marquee addition in the offseason, Calgary relied on the star power that they already had in place to build a Stanley Cup contender. The Preds have shown an ability to be a scrappy bunch this season, but grit and sandpaper won't be enough to pull off the upset against this Avalanche squad. For Minnesota, Kaprizov is the engine that powers a deep forward group that includes a nice balance of skill and defensive ability.

2022 NHL Playoffs: B/R Staff 1st-Round Predictions (Bleacher Report)

Let the fun begin. Bring on the intensity, the heart-stopping drama and the sheer excitement of the NHL playoffs. Sixteen teams enter, but only one of them ...

But when a game's on the line—and given their series this season, one or more will be—it'll be Minnesota's Dean Evason breathing easier behind the bench. It's the second time in three years that the Calgary Flames and Dallas Stars have met in the postseason. But the now-28-year-old lost as many as he won while going 18-14-4 across 37 starts this season and shares the starting role with Ville Husso, who had better regular-season numbers but hasn't played a playoff minute. The entire city of Toronto will panic at any hint of turbulence, and the players will have a tough time ignoring it. They will be prepared for the wattage to get turned up now that the playoffs are here. They weren't an en vogue team to make it through to the Western Conference bracket, but a huge season from Roman Josi combined with bounce-back campaigns from Matt Duchene and Ryan Johansen propelled them to the playoffs. Perhaps the most telling aspect of this series will be how Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho perform now that the heat of the playoffs is on. Brayden Point, with only 58 points in 66 games, dropped the "super" portion of his stardom. Ryan McDonagh, a lynchpin who has covered up depth deficiencies in the past, had a letdown season. Nonetheless, the Capitals have a couple of narrow paths to victory. Ah, yes—that it breeds contempt, of which there ought to be plenty once the puck drops in Game 1. Anthony Duclair (30 goals) and Carter Verhaeghe (24) proved that 2020-21 wasn't a fluke, and the team got massive performances from down the depth chart in rookie Anton Lundell and late bloomer Mason Marchment.

NHL playoff bracket predictions, picks, odds & series breakdowns for ... (Sporting News)

The Tampa Bay Lightning lifted the Stanley Cup last year, but who does SN think will be champions this season?

If Los Angeles wants to play spoiler, its penalty killing units are going to have to be just as flawless in the postseason. Elias Lindholm. The third member of the top line is one of the most underrated two-way forwards in the league. The team relies a little too much on goaltending and scoring on the man-advantage. The two met in 2020, where Dallas won in six games on their way to a Stanley Cup Finals appearance. The Rangers have relied on him all season in the crease, and he's delivered. The Hurricanes allowed 2,310 shots against during the regular season, the lowest amount in the league. Well for the Lightning, they would like to stay out of the box as much as possible. So, of course, the betting favorite in this series is the former, as the Maple Leafs head into the first round with heavy expectations. Everyone thought it was going to be a huge blow to the Panthers. The team's response? Moreover, they are the only team in this series with a recent Stanley Cup underneath their belt. Florida is fresh off winning the Presidents' Trophy and has been one of the most exciting teams in the league. Do the Oilers have what it takes to make a deep run?

TWC NHL Power Rankings 2021–22: Week 29 plus NHL Playoff ... (The Win Column)

Here we are, after twenty nine weeks of TWC NHL Power Rankings, the final edition for the 2021–22 season is here. While we close the book on the regul.

To no surprise, four of the top five teams in our model this season made it to the final four, with Colorado and Florida making it out on top. Moving through the rest of the playoffs, the Avalanche and Flames who were darlings in our model all season made it through their second round matchups with slight ease. Quite the quiet final week in our rankings, despite a number of games being played last week our model has a shockingly little amount of movement. All of that combined gave the Florida Panthers the final TWC NHL Power Rankings crown. We got some excellent feedback over the course of last season from our readers as to how we could improve this model moving forward. Here at TWC, we use a statistical model to effectively rank teams on a week to week basis.

NHL Playoffs 2022 Schedule: What games are on TV tonight? (Sporting News)

The 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs are finally here. After a season that took a bit longer than normal, the postseason has arrived, and the excitement is through ...

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NHL Playoff Series Betting Previews, Odds, Picks & Stanley Cup ... (Sports Illustrated)

Welcome to the NHL playoffs! The Avalanche have the best future odds at SI Sportsbook to win the Stanley Cup.

Johnny Gaudreau (40 goals, 75 assists; 115 points), Matthew Tkachuk (42 goals, 62 assists; 104 points) and Elias Lindholm (42 goals, 40 assists; 82 points) are playing at an elite level. Ville Husso (25-7; 2.56 GAA) was lights out down the stretch in between the pipes going 9-1-2. Sebastian Aho (37 goals, 44 assists; 81 points) and Andrei Svechnikov (30 goals, 39 assists; 69 points) will be counted upon to be the anchors of the offensive attack for the Hurricanes. On paper, Dallas appears to be overnatched in this first round series with the Flames and oddsmakers agree listing the Stars as the biggest underdog among the four Western Conference matchups. You can follow Frankie on Twitter @Frankie_Fantasy for his latest betting and fantasy insights from Las Vegas. This season, Jonathan Huberdeau was sensational for the Panthers, ranking tied for second in the NHL in scoring (30 goals, 85 assists; 115 points). The Colorado Avalanche finished with the best overall record in the Western Conference and for good reason. Minnesota was red-hot to close out the regular season going 8-1-1 in their last 10 games. This could be one the playoff series where the oddsmakers have the wrong team favored. Washington drew the short end of the stick, being paired with arguably the best team in the Eastern Conference in the first round. In addition, Ovechkin injured his shoulder down the stretch and missed the final three games of the regular season. The Capitals, who still possess one of the best players in the NHL in Alex Ovechkin (50 goals, 40 assists; 90 points), will be hard-pressed to not lose this series in four or five games to the highest-scoring team in the NHL this season.

Stanley Cup Playoffs 2022: Join Second City Hockey's Bracket ... (Second City Hockey)

Upon conclusion of the postseason, the winner of the SCH Bracket Challenge will be forever immortalized in a post at this website that will live on in the ...

Click here to join Second City Hockey’s Bracket Challenge league at the NHL website. All brackets must be submitted before Wednesday evening’s round of Game 2 action begins, so a few days still remain to get those picks in! Upon conclusion of the postseason, the winner of the SCH Bracket Challenge will be forever immortalized in a post at this website that will live on in the hearts and minds and of everyone who ever has and ever will visit this website.

2022 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs - The AAtJ Open Post (All About The Jersey)

As is tradition when the New Jersey Devils are not in the playoffs, this is an open post for all 2022 Stanley Cup Playoff discussion at All About the Jersey ...

It is the fourth round. Given that it is in the fourth round, it really does not matter. Not the World Championships. That will also have its own open post.

The lapsed fan's guide to the 2022 NHL playoffs - Top storylines ... (ESPN)

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The Bruins no longer have playoff mainstays in goalie Tuukka Rask (who retired) and center David Krejci (who left to play in the Czech Republic). But they still have a core of Patrice Bergeron (a pending free agent), Brad Marchand, David Pastrnak and Charlie McAvoy, supported by a cast that includes Taylor Hall and Hampus Lindholm. The Bruins have eliminated the Hurricanes in two of the past three postseasons. One point of concern: Goalie Tristan Jarry, outstanding in the regular season, has a broken foot, and his availability for this series could be impacted. The Kings were one of the surprises of the NHL, making the playoffs for the first time since 2018. The Leafs haven't won a playoff series since 2004 -- including last season's stunning first-round loss to Montreal -- and are searching for their first Stanley Cup win since 1967. This is the most compelling playoff series of the first round, full stop. Los Angeles Kings (No. 3, Pacific Division). The Connor and Leon show was in full effect, as McDavid (123 points) and Draisaitl (110) carried the Oilers to the postseason. The Lightning, meanwhile, are trying to become the NHL's first team to win three straight Stanley Cup championships since 1982. St. Louis Blues (No. 3, Central Division). The Wild had their best offensive season in franchise history, powered by a 47-goal season from star winger Kirill Kaprizov. The Blues had their best offensive season since the 1990-91 season, powered by star winger Vladimir Tarasenko (82 points), who went from requesting a trade last offseason to leading the Blues in scoring. It was a full 82-game season in the NHL for the first time since 2018-19. They also had one of the league's top goalies in Jacob Markstrom. The Stars could be a considered a one-line team, but it was an extraordinary line: Joe Pavelski (81 points), Roope Hintz (37 goals) and 22-year-old breakout star Jason Robertson, who had 41 goals. It had no home in the East. For the first time in NHL history, all eight teams in the Eastern Conference playoffs cracked 100 points in the standings. Nashville did too, but fell to the last seed in the West after blowing a lead in its final game at the Arizona Coyotes.

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