Edmonton Oilers (5) vs Chicago Blackhawks (12) - West Play In Round

[hockeyrobot]

Back by popular demand

[Auston'sWilly]

Oilers sweep

[PenguinHunter]

Oilers in 5.

I think Chicago's experience and Edmonton's goaltending will give them a bit of trouble... but Edmonton will pull it together in game 5.

[Eskimo Brother]

Oil in four. McD and company are just too much for the Hawks' lack of goaltending.

[Daydream Nation]

Oilers in 4

If Crawford was 100% my pick would be Chicago. Without Crawford the Hawks have no chance.

[Axeman33]

Kane and Toews held avoid the sweep but that's it. Oilers in 4.

[lucafen4]

rebuilding Hawks just aren't ready for this two headed beast

[metaldude26]

It might break me if the Oilers lose this. It was a million years ago, but this season was such a fun ride and I just can't fathom it ending without taking a real crack at a playoff run.

[lobo1969]

Oilers in 4

If Crawford was 100% my pick would be Chicago. Without Crawford the Hawks have no chance.

A 100% Crawford may have bought the Hawks 1 or 2 games. Drai and Connor will assert their offensive will.

[metaldude26]

Clear Sight Analytics has the Blackhawks as allowing the 2nd most Mid+High Dangers Chances per game, but boasting the 3rd best save percentage against those chances, which speaks to their porous defense and how well their goaltenders performed in those circumstances. Trading Lehner hurts especially with Crawford in question, but Crawford was fantastic when he played, and a daunting opponent.

[butch]

hawks in 5

[rataylor22]

I could see the Hawks taking it to 5 and I could see the Oilers sweeping. Either way, Oilers take this.

[Shift Disturber]

Oilers in 4. Even though the Oil are all top and no bottom, I don't see how the Hawks get past them without a legit NHL goalie.

[chuckcouples]

Oilers in 3.

[hawkdog]

Oilers in 4.
Have to cheer for them, couldn't handle them winning the lottery.