bobholly39
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Remember when Boston played Florida in the 2023 playoffs and everyone said Florida had no shot? Yeah, that worked out well for a team who had one of the greatest regular seasons in NHL history. Then you have the 2018-19 season when the Tampa Bay Lightning won it and played the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first round.
Not sure Florida is the best comparable.
Florida won president's trophy 2 years ago - last year they just had a shit regular season, but it was still a top team who just couldn't be consistent in the regular season. I don't think they were your usual 8th seed.
Neither NYI/Washington are exactly president's trophy material. Columbus in 2019 is the better comparable.
Regarding NYI specifically - they have had a lot of playoff success in recent years with that core. I think you mostly lean on that.