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Originally Posted by ISWThunder
The Canadiens looked like crap in the playoffs. It took them 7 games to defeat a 94 point Bruins team. Price was not nearly ready for the pressure and was even pulled from a start against the Flyers.
I know regular season doesnt matter for much come playoff time, but it is stupid to just discount it all together. The Pens were a better team during the season and have been a better team during the playoffs, going 8-1 so far.
The Flyers are a good team, made obvious by the fact that they are in the EC finals, but the Pens are the clear favorite. Biron has been good, but not great. Fleury has out played him, and anyone who disagrees is blinded by something.
And if Philly fans are happy with a 77% PK (4th worst in the playoffs), allowing 57 PPs and allowing 13 PPGs in 12 games (worst in the playoffs) then I am happy for them.
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There were 10 points separating the #1 and #8 seeds this year. If you think there is any playoff team that is far and away better than the others you are deluded.
It is absolutely impressive that you can discount the Habs being the #1 team in the eastern conference in one breath, and then mention how the Pens were the better regular season team in the next. That deserves some sort of award.
I don't dispute that the Pens will be the favorites. I don't think they are clear favorites, though. This isn't going to be a one-sided series. And if you don't think that Biron has been stellar this playoff, then there is something that is blinding you.
The Flyers PK has been more than fine this season. They've played against the #1 and #9 ranked powerplays in the league, and if you take away a ridiculous 5 minute boarding major, their PK percentage jumps to over 80%. 12 games is such a small sample size and anyone who focuses on the percentage after that many games rather than at how the PK actually looks is loony.
Otherwise, great analysis.