The Vancouver Canucks-Los Angeles Kings playoff series has all the components for a classic NHL matchup.
Vancouver returns to the playoffs with an Art Ross Trophy winner (top scorer) and a balanced offense with a number of 20-goal scorers in the lineup.
Henrik Sedin competes with unprecedented confidence, having bested Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby as the No. 1 point producer in the NHL.
Although Vancouver is favored to win the series, because of the team’s offensive capabilities and experience (Daniel Sedin, Alexandre Burrows, and others), it is not expected to be a cake walk by any means.
LA has surprised doubters with its enthusiasm and zeal to compete for every puck that comes its way. The Kings have an accomplished defense and could use it to stymie the Vancouver offense.
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