Stanley Cup Playoffs: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Toronto Maple Leafs series preview
Burning Questions And Prediction
Which burning questions will determine the series?
Is Freddie Ready?
Frederik Andersen has been a darn good goalie for the Leafs. However, he hasn’t been terrific in the postseason. Andersen’s poor campaign has a lot of people concerned about him. He’ll need to do a good job this series for the Leafs to win. While Toronto does have Jack Campbell to back him up, ultimately, Freddie’s the guy who can lead them to the Stanley Cup.
Which Strength Wins?
This series will boil down to Toronto’s offense versus Columbus’s defense (and vice-versa). The Leafs love to score goals while the Blue Jackets love to prevent them. Something’s got to give. And whichever side gives is probably going to the side that loses.
Prediction
Honestly, this is probably the toughest play-in round series to predict. I could see it going either way. My head is telling me Columbus and my heart is telling me Toronto. I’m going with my head on this one.
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Prediction: Blue Jackets in five.