I'm still shocked
got bounced by the last team in the East to lock down a playoff spot,
Columbus.
Presidents Trophy winners were lifeless during that Rd1 series.
The Blue Jackets definitely wanted it more. They played scared. The Bolt probably played with thoughts of Rd2 and beyond floating in their heads. Defence was porous and lacked toughness.
And how about the Pittsburgh Penguins!?? What happened there?
Too many old guys? Murray not the same since his father's passing in the late winter. I'm sure that wasn't it but man, were those Islanders something to watch. They played as a unit. Executed flawlessly. Guess that's the value of hiring a Stanley Cup winning coach like Trotz. Worth every damn $$.