The playoffs are set and it wasn't quite what was expected. The Greek Empire, knowing they didn't want to face the Checkers in the playoffs, made sure they wouldn't by thumping them 6-0 in the final week! This allowed the White Mambas to sneak into the playoffs. The Checkers lost to the Greek Empire by only one goal and only .002 SV%. Ouch. Auston Matthews has been on fire for the Empire scoring 7 goals this week.
The Greek Empire was the top seed and get a bye in the first round. Who Gives a Puck won the Smythe division and gets the 2nd bye. So what are the first round matchups?
White Mambas at Alex's Assassins - The Mambas prize of getting into the playoffs is to play the 2nd best team in the league with 181 points, only 2 points behind the Greek Empire. The Assassins will be tough to beat with Connor McDavid leading the team. Not to mention DeBrincat and in goal Igor Shesterkin. Stamkos and Kyle Connor will have to have big weeks for the Mamba to have a chance. I don't see this match up very close at all.
Prediction: Assassins 5-1
Krampus Carols at California Raisins - A team led by Draisaitl has to be feared. The Captain of the Raisins has had a career year and leads the team with 50 goals. Huberdeau adds 77 assists plus nearly 100 hits. Krampus Carols are led by the duo in net of Andersen and Vasilevskiy, two of the best goalies in the league. They will keep the Carols in this game. They can take both Goalie categories plus one more maybe they can sneak a 4th for a win. This could be close.
Prediction: Raisins 3-2-1
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