All signs point to this being the least predictable Stanley Cup Playoffs we’ve ever seen. With that being said, AndrewBerkshire provides some predictions for the qualifying round using the data from the 2019-20 season.
With the NHL set to return to play next week after more than four months off, it’s tough to know how much the regular season will factor into what we’ll see in the playoffs.
With Markstrom coming back from injury and Dubnyk able to rest and possibly shake off the brutal season he just had, it’s tough to know if we’ll see the performance we expect from either goalie. If the qualifying round is officiated as loosely as it usually is in the playoffs, Vancouver’s incredible top power play unit will have less impact as well, which makes this even more of an uphill climb.Get the best of our NHL coverage and exclusives delivered directly to your inbox!The Chicago Blackhawks’ regular season wins over the Edmonton Oilers mean nothing
The Blackhawks though? Their defensive numbers leave a lot to be desired. Slot passes against? Ranked 31st. Rush passes against? 30th. Inner slot shots against? 31st. Slot shots against? 31st. Total slot shot attempts against? 31st, and a 100 more allowed than the next worst team. Rush chances against? 29th.
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