The Panthers finished with the best offensive season in 26 years, but can they turn that into playoff success? The Capitals, a 100-point team, await in Round 1. RoryBoylen breaks it down. ⬇
had all that great a finish to the season and might have to split duty — especially if that explosive Panthers offensive continues to chug along.Generally, I don't like picking goalies for these since technically the goalie could be the X-Factor for all teams all the time. But while we await the referendum on an offensive-reliant team working in the playoffs, if Bobrovsky bobs bad and puts up another stinker of a start to a series, it could all get undermined.
That kind of start to the playoffs can't happen again. And maybe it can be different with Bobrovsky this time. He has looked incredible at points this season, finishing with a .913 save percentage that was his best in four years, and a plus-8.50 Goals Saved Above Expected that ranked 17th in the league. Not spectacular, but certain improvement. Of course, it also comes with this caveat: Bobrovsky allowed four goals or more in 25 per cent of his starts this season.
If Ovechkin isn't ready to go in Game 1, then Kuznetsov will be the focal point on offence and need to elevate his presumed wingers Tom Wilson and Anthony Mantha. If Ovechkin is back it'll take some focus off Kuznetsov, but his contributions will remain just as important. That duo was one of the most dangerous early in the NHL season and fully capable of getting back to that together.
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