Series Talk: SCF: Florida Panthers vs Edmonton Oilers (EDM leads 1-0)

[Bank Shot]

It seems to me Edmonton has the 2 most prolific scorers in the league, outside of MacKinnon.

Meanwhile Florida has the two top defensive forwards in the league in Barkov and Reinhart.

An unstoppable force meets an immovable object.

Draisatil was 6th for Selke this year too.

 

[Dowisetrepla]

I predict Panthers in 6. I expect McDavid to
Have a couple of monster games but just do not trust Oilers goaltending!

 

[Canadiens Ghost]

Considering you're wrong like 95% of the time... please, keep making predictions

Well, the guy in your avatar (Laraque) is predicting the Oilers win and he is wrong 95% of the time on his radio show. What happens in this unstoppable force meeting an immovable object scenario?

I do hope for once Laraque is right though but his prediction makes me dubious.

 

[KCC]

I was surprised EDM had home ice considering how bad they were at times during the regular season. This might actually help them. As long as Stu can be game 4 Stu and the PK can stop Florida's PP often enough, I really do think EDM might be able to take this. But those two things above need to be in their favor else they will lose.

 

[Tasty Biscuits]

McDavid/Draisaitl/Henrique is better on paper at least….

On paper, sure, but that also requires McD and Drai to actually center their own lines for the entirety of the game.

 

[Oilking83]

On paper, sure, but that also requires McD and Drai to actually center their own lines for the entirety of the game.

Outside of PP, late game situations where oilers are trailing and following a successful PK, Connor and Leon generally center their own lines. This has been the case for several years now.

 

[New Jersey Devil]

Stanley Cup Final prediction:


Florida over Edmonton in 6

 

[mighty Stanley Duck]

I voted Oilers in 6.
Reasons, hm...well, first they have McDrai combo. I think they both elevated their two way game, they are overall better PO players now...not by a big margin, but compared to the last year, in some extent yes.
Oilers depth is good. Panthers have better depth overall, but I think Oilers depth is good enough for this run...and I dont think they need better depth than Panthers....they have McDrai + Bouchard + RNH...thats the foundation, considering amount of points (offense) those four generate, they dont need better depth than Panthers.
Defense-I think they are evenly matched. no favorites here.
Goal-Panthers in better position, but Skinner looks in good spirits, dont expect from him +.930 SCF stats, but I think he could hover around .910 which is good enough IMO.
At the end special teams, Oilers are better.

That is going to decide this series. Oilers offense in general (their 5vs5 game has been great so far) + special teams.

 

[SharksFan1992]

Edmonton in 7.

 

[Sniper99]

Something had to be bothering him.

Not good for the Oilers if McDavid isn't 100%. The Panthers may decide to keep pounding on him until he is broken and ineffective.

you guys are always quick to assume that shit. None of us have a clue what it is.

 

[Fist of Fury]

Islanders sweep both.

 

[Lieutenant Bookman]

I keep picking against Florida and I keep being wrong about it, so I’m done doing that. I’m picking Florida in 7 again

 

[iCanada]

I feel like a kid waiting for Christmas. Just two more sleeps till game 4, everyone.

I'm excited for some good competitive hockey.

 

[Gentle Man]

I think Dallas was so overrated

I pegged them to be a RD1 exit back in March

They got so many breaks just to beat Colorado, off the skate wrap around lol

Then Winnipeg has a goalie who can't play on the road. Half their D core is replacement level, I mean Petrovic? Lol

Leave them out of the conversation. There's a reason Deboer is gonna be fired tomorrow. His first year is always good then the half life is 3-4 years lol

 

[RevengeOfTheDrai]

I think Dallas was so overrated

I pegged them to be a RD1 exit back in March

They got so many breaks just to beat Colorado, off the skate wrap around lol

Then Winnipeg has a goalie who can't play on the road. Half their D core is replacement level, I mean Petrovic? Lol

Leave them out of the conversation. There's a reason Deboer is gonna be fired tomorrow. His first year is always good then the half life is 3-4 years lol

Wait. Are you saying Ceci isn’t an ideal 4D option?.

 

[iCanada]

Lol a reporter from Florida asked Evander Kane if he felt comfortable playing a physical brand of hockey.



These are the people that vote on the NHL awards, folks.

 

[Vapaatunnus]

Florida in four.

 

[Captain Controversy]

The Oilers are not a better defensive team. What metrics are you using to define that? Florida has the lowest GA and best pk in these playoffs .

Yeah Florida got an easier ride this playoffs.
Oilers D are too good at moving the puck to their forwards.

 

[ozzie]

Heart wants Oilters to win for many reasons.
Brain says Florida is just to well constructed and strong.
It might not even be a close series.

 

[zar]

This is going to be a tight, physical series. Two talented and well matched teams.

McDavid and Draisaitl will not be denied this year.

in

 

[BurnabyJoe7]

With McDavid leaving practice early, the Panthers must look at that news and start licking their chops.

They are going to pound McDavid every chance they get.

Yeah I'm sure no other team has thought that one up yet. Genius idea bud.

Panthers are way less healthy than the Oilers now. Both teams will beat the shit out of each other but one team is going in relatively healthy (minus hyman) comparatively. Cats have a handful of guys battered and who are clearly not 100%. Bet that plays into the later games of the series.

 

[Akrapovince]

Can someone at Rogers Arena start a

“DIG THE f*** IN. RIGHT f***ING NOW” chant?

 

[Gentle Man]

Wait. Are you saying Ceci isn’t an ideal 4D option?.

I don't think he's better than our 7th D which is Balinskis

 

[RevengeOfTheDrai]

Oilers in 6. Many are forgetting that the Oilers were actually the better team in four or five games last season’s series. A hot Bob and bad puck luck stopped them.

 

[M Ace]

Florida aint a tough team imo

They are dirty as f***…