This is a rematch of last years finals, one in which the Panthers won in seven games. Its going to happen again this year, going the distance. This year will be no different.
Its going to be a very close battle between the two teams. The Oilers look like they are going to try and learn from the mistakes they made a season ago. McDavid and Draisaitl look more determined then they did last year. They are joined by a roster that's half full of guys who are tasting the finals for the first time ever. The advantage they have this season is that Edmonton goes into the series with home ice advantage. So game seven will be in Edmonton (should it even really get that far). One thing that has me worried is the play in net. Stuart Skinner is a fantastic netminder. However there are times in this playoffs he's looked shaky and unsure of himself.
Florida is just as good as they were last year. They even added to the mix by having Brad Marchand come on board. They had one series go over five games this playoffs, that was the seven game win in round two against Toronto. Can they stand up to a prolong physical series? They had better, because Edmonton will bring some more of that physical play with them in this round. As the old saying goes, To Be The Man.....You Gotta Beat The Man. And right now the Florida Panthers are still the man.
That is, until the end of this series!
Pick: Oilers in Seven!
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