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Winnipeg Jets (2) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (4) Series Preview

Background: The Jets were a nightmare for the Pens this season. Winnipeg won each of the four meetings during the season series, including a dominating 6-2 win in the fourth and final game between them. Both teams though have remained atop of the Eastern Conference over the past two seasons and should be a tight battle of two very deep teams. Finally post-season expectations are weighing heavily on the shoulders of each team and will be interesting what team can perform under pressure.

Winnipeg’s Round One X-Factor: Ondrej Pavelec. The Czech goaltender was a stud for the Jets in round one. He posted a 2.00 GAA and a 0.925 SV%. If he plays the same way in round two, he could silence the Penguins top guns.

Winnipeg Keys To Victory: John Tavares can be considered as the league’s MVP for the 2013/2014 season and is the force that drives the Jets offence. The success rise and falls on Johnny-T. He has even outscored Crosby, Neal, and all of the other Penguins top forwards. Unfortunately he had 0 goals in round one and will need to pot a couple if the Jets want to move onto round 3. Also the Jets are a young team that lacks some veteran experience that is found on Pittsburgh. To counter this Winnipeg must utilize its speed and skill to overpower Pittsburgh.

Winnipeg’s STHS Playoff Record: 6-6

Winnipeg’s Players With Cup Rings: 1

Pittsburgh’s Round One X-Factor: Justin Williams. When the Penguin acquired Williams in the blockbuster Joe Thornton trade, the Pens knew they got a good player, but Williams showed much more in round one. He led the team in goals and points playing alongside Sidney Crosby and James Neal.

Pittsburgh’s Keys To Victory: Scoring goals has been a major issue for the Penguins over the last two seasons and is still the number one concern. The top line of Crosby, Neal, and Williams have led the forward group, but the team will need consistent secondary scoring. The additions of Jokinen, Michalek, and Clowe during the second half of the season will hopefully boost offensive production. Also the Penguins have defensively struggled at times and will need its defense core to be at its top form as they face deadly John Tavares.

Pittsburgh’s SHTS Playoff Record: 5-7

Pittsburgh’s Players With Cup Rings: 12

http://www.cdcsimleague.com/news.php?team=29&article=19017

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Good series inane. I can't believe that Price was ejected. When was the last time a goalie was given a major and a game misconduct without getting into a fight. There will be big changes done in the offseason. We have many pieces available for teams that are either wanting to get younger or are rebuilding.

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Winnipeg Jets (2) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (4) Series Preview

Background: The Jets were a nightmare for the Pens this season. Winnipeg won each of the four meetings during the season series, including a dominating 6-2 win in the fourth and final game between them. Both teams though have remained atop of the Eastern Conference over the past two seasons and should be a tight battle of two very deep teams. Finally post-season expectations are weighing heavily on the shoulders of each team and will be interesting what team can perform under pressure.

Winnipeg’s Round One X-Factor: Ondrej Pavelec. The Czech goaltender was a stud for the Jets in round one. He posted a 2.00 GAA and a 0.925 SV%. If he plays the same way in round two, he could silence the Penguins top guns.

Winnipeg Keys To Victory: John Tavares can be considered as the league’s MVP for the 2013/2014 season and is the force that drives the Jets offence. The success rise and falls on Johnny-T. He has even outscored Crosby, Neal, and all of the other Penguins top forwards. Unfortunately he had 0 goals in round one and will need to pot a couple if the Jets want to move onto round 3. Also the Jets are a young team that lacks some veteran experience that is found on Pittsburgh. To counter this Winnipeg must utilize its speed and skill to overpower Pittsburgh.

Winnipeg’s STHS Playoff Record: 6-6

Winnipeg’s Players With Cup Rings: 1

Pittsburgh’s Round One X-Factor: Justin Williams. When the Penguin acquired Williams in the blockbuster Joe Thornton trade, the Pens knew they got a good player, but Williams showed much more in round one. He led the team in goals and points playing alongside Sidney Crosby and James Neal.

Pittsburgh’s Keys To Victory: Scoring goals has been a major issue for the Penguins over the last two seasons and is still the number one concern. The top line of Crosby, Neal, and Williams have led the forward group, but the team will need consistent secondary scoring. The additions of Jokinen, Michalek, and Clowe during the second half of the season will hopefully boost offensive production. Also the Penguins have defensively struggled at times and will need its defense core to be at its top form as they face deadly John Tavares.

Pittsburgh’s SHTS Playoff Record: 5-7

Pittsburgh’s Players With Cup Rings: 12

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