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NHL Playoffs 2021: A look at Teams Other Than the Toronto Maple Leafs

By Andrew Kogut

TORONTO, ONTARIO - JULY 28: The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens line up for the Canadian national anthem before an exhibition game prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on July 28, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ONTARIO - JULY 28: The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens line up for the Canadian national anthem before an exhibition game prior to the 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Arena on July 28, 2020 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Andre Ringuette/Freestyle Photo/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 19: Zach Hyman #11 of the Toronto Maple Leafs shoots  . (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 19: Zach Hyman #11 of the Toronto Maple Leafs shoots  . (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

Vegas Golden Knights (2) vs. Minnesota Wild (3)

Minnesota beat Vegas five times during the regular season and so far in the opening round has proved themselves to be a formidable opponent.

Through six games the series is tied and both goaltenders have been up to the task. Marc-Andre Fleury has a SO and a .935 save % compared to Cam Talbot’s 2 SO’s and a .937 save %. Vegas has outshot Minnesota by nearly 50 total shots and holds a14-11 edge in goals but Minnesota has been efficient and balanced, with nine different skaters contributing goals. The power play has been a non-factor for both teams so maybe that will potentially be the difference game 7.

Result: Series tied 3-3

My Bracket: Vegas in 5

Carolina Hurricanes (1) vs. Nashville Predators (4)

Carolina started strong and went up 2-0 before Nashville clawed their way back into the series with back-to-back 2OT wins.

Carolina then prevailed Tuesday and then won against last night.  Jordan Staal has been the star for the Hurricanes, registering 4 goals and 5 points, tied for the team scoring lead with Sebastien Aho.

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Nashville has been getting solid goaltending from Juuse Saros (.928 save %) but is still being outscored 18-13 and is facing strong net-minding by Alex Nedeljkovic (.927 save %, 1 SO). (All stats prior to last night’s game).

Result: Carolina wins in 6

My Bracket: Carolina in 6

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