(1) vs (4) 1st Round Review Los Angeles Kings The Kings swept the Hawks as predicted. However, they might have been on the verge of choking a 3-0 lead in the series the 1st round if Game 4 wasn't overturned due to an invalid roster. @Beaudy x 91 's line had choked to what looks like the Hawks' 3rd line. They better hope that doesn't happen against a much stronger Sharks team. 1st Round MVP: The LG Rulebook Leading Scorer: @Filyy55 / @I Mccutch I Biggest Pylon: Chicago Owner for not knowing the rules San Jose Sharks Sharks came through in the clutch in Game 7 in OT against a tough Jets team. As expected, their 1st line with @CaLL Me Jakoo and @officialmark07 were undefeated. @Odieeeeee 's line split their games. Considering how this series went. I expect this roster will usually play for 6 or 7 games as their 3rd line doesn't seem very good. 1st Round MVP: @CaLL Me Jakoo Leading Scorer: @CaLL Me Jakoo Biggest Pylon: @xCJ 57 Line Comparisons 1st - Mccutch and Filyy's Line (1-1) 8GF 5GA 2nd - Stastny and Ray's Line (1-0) 4GF 2GA 3rd - DaBaws and Tabarnack's Line (1-0) 1GF 0GA Goalies @x Rask x 40 and @I KrxZzy I - (3-1) .882 SV% 1.50 GAA 1 SO X-Factor: @Beaudy x 91 1st - Jakoo and Mark's Line (2-0) 9GF 1GA 2nd - JLP and Odie's Line (1-1) 2GF 2GA 3rd - Hxrlan and Formless' Line (0-2) 3GF 5GA Goalies @Pavsy73 and @Dkuemps - (4-3) .885 SV% 1.43 GAA 2 SO X-Factor: @l JLP l 1st Line Advantage - SJS 2nd Line Advantage - Even 3rd Line Advantage - LAK Goalies - Even 2nd Round Outlook The Kings have a real test against the Sharks in the 2nd round. We will see if they are "pretenders" or contenders. This team has good depth but the need to make sure they win their 1v3 matchup or else they are finished. The Sharks will need Jakoo's line to go undefeated again or else they are in trouble for sure. I don't see their 3rd winning a game so if they can get this to 7. I see them advancing to the next round. in 7 ----- (2) vs (3) 1st Round Review Dallas Stars The Stars nearly choked to the much weaker Seattle Kraken. The Stars definitely had a tough time last series as it took them 7 games to advance to the next round. The star power on this team is what helped them get here though. Ethan's line can't lose a favored line matchup like they did last round in this series as the Knights have a lot more depth to make them pay. 1st Round MVP: @Bouch 26 Leading Scorer: @ZachVAMP Biggest Pylon: @Hanyuck Vegas Golden Knights The Knights took care of the Coyotes in 5 games which was quicker than expected. It is thanks to their depth and management's decision in regards to their roster swaps. They will need to do the same against the Stars and take advantage of their depth to get to the WCF. Line Comparisons 1st - Hxndry and Bouch's Line (2-0) 7GF 6GA 2nd - Ethan and Zach's Line (1-1) 8GF 6GA 3rd - Hancock and Planty's Line (0-2) 1GF 3GA Goalies - @vBxnditt and @Tonezky (4-3) .794 SV% 2.14 GAA 0 SO X-Factor: @Ethancy 1st - Rocket and Desyd's Line (1-0) 2GF 0GA 2nd - Sammae and Deeks' Line (1-1) 4GF 6GA 3rd - JTally and MBell's Line (2-0) 6GF 3 GA Goalies - @racc2000 and @x Blix 33 (4-1) .855 SV% 1.60 GAA 2 SO X-Factor: @dangles x 13 1st Line Advantage - Even 2nd Line Advantage - DAL 3rd Line Advantage - VGK Goalies - VGK 2nd Round Outlook The Stars are expected to win the West and make it to the Finals and they are the better in this series due to their star power on their top 2 lines. But I feel considering their performance last series and the fact that the Knights have the better depth. Their run will end here. in 6 ----- Thanks for reading. I apologize in advance if anyone is offended for any reason.
