Thoughts on playing Detroit in the first round...?
PROS.
-Unlike playing Vancouver or another team out in the far west, at least they won’t have to travel far.
-Nash plays really well against the Red Wings as do the Jackets as a team. (in the reg. season)
- The Red Wings have struggled against teams in the 1st round.
CONS
- Since Detroit is so close and if the regular season is any reflection, Jacket fans BETTER show up or the “home” crowd will 60-40 in favor of Detroit.
- It’s the NHL playoffs and it’s nothing like the reg. season. The Red Wings have experience and know how to take it up to the next level.
- the Jackets haven’t looked as dominate the last few games.
I hope the Jackets knock the Wings out! If not they better make it a 7 game decision. As much as this may suck, it’s great to have their 1st playoff match up be against Detroit, GO JACKETS!