The NHL Playoffs kick off tomorrow night with three first round matchups. The Minnesota Wild head to Winnipeg to take on the Jets, the Pittburgh Penguins welcome in their rival Philadelphia Flyers, and the Vegas Golden Knights host the first playoff game in franchise history when they take on the Los Angeles Kings. All three should be exceptional games, featuring superstars and underrated talents.
By Thursday evening, all eight series will have started and the first round will truly be underway.
So who do you think comes out of it all? This year more than ever the conferences seem wide open, with several teams built to be real contenders for the Stanley Cup. Even with weaker records, some of the lower seeds have the ability to catch fire for a few weeks, while injuries can always upset the favorites. Vote below on who you think will win the Western Conference, and explain why in the comment section. Will the Predators head back to the Finals for the second year in a row? Is it another long playoff run for Joe Thornton (when he returns) and the Sharks? Can the Anze Kopitar and the Kings score enough to shock the world again?
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love Toronto and Winnipeg just see little gary face. trying to pretend this is a good thing. I think it would be great hockey .
Sharks shock the world and win the Stanley Cup! Evander Kane is the MVP
Preds over Leafs for the Cup. Subban wins Conn Smythe.
Nashville is a slam dunk in the West. Jets torrid win streak cools down and they get upset along with Vegas in round one.