Arizona was literally riding the hottest goalie in the league Darcy Kuemper for their record. Now he is injured I dont expect them to keep that pace up with the team they have assembled. The only reason I still think they make the playoffs is that Kuemper will return and I like Hall on the team.

Vegas just does not seem to have it this year, they are less energized, they are not playing with a chip on their shoulder anymore, and Fleury is not guy that carried them to the Finals on his back the way he was two years ago.

However, if the two wildcards stay in the Pacific that would be incredible. Would love to see Calgary vs Arizona, Edmonton vs Vancouver, St Louis vs Vegas and Colorado vs Dallas in the first round.