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S52 Playoff Matchups Round 2 - Naosu - 02-27-2020
There are some quality articles out there this season with the rookie bonus, good to see. Unfortunately this is not one of them, I'm just here to post some bad stats and share an opinion. I went 2/2 in the first round, let's see if I can keep the streak alive. With Halifax eliminated, I truly believe any of the remaining eight teams have a chance to lift the cup. Here's our match ups for round two:
#1 
Detroit Falcons (29-18-3) vs #8 
Newfoundland Berserkers (24-21-5)
Detroit Falcons (29-18-3) vs #8 Newfoundland Berserkers (24-21-5) G F/A: 102.87% (4th)
Power play: 21.83% (7th)
Penalty Kill: 75.00% (10th)
SH F/A: 106.96% (3rd)
FO%: 47.60% (9th)
G F/A: 97.60% (8th)
Power play: 23.76% (3rd)
Penalty Kill: 77.78% (6th)
SH F/A: 113.84% (1st)
FO%: 50.15% (6th)
The regular season match up between these two teams was the closest of any in round two. In seven games played against each other, both teams scored 27 goals and Detroit came ahead 4-3. Neither team has a strong goaltender, but the Berserkers proved people wrong about needing a 425 goalie being in the previous round. In the stats I've pulled, Newfoundland does a lot better than Detroit with the exception of scoring more goals relative to their opponents and that's the whole point of hockey right? In an edition that might have some bias through most match ups I'm going to predict the first upset here.
My Predicted Outcome: Newfoundland in 6
#2 
Carolina Kraken (29-18-3) vs #7 
Kelowna Knights (25-18-7)
Carolina Kraken (29-18-3) vs #7 Kelowna Knights (25-18-7) G F/A: 107.10% (2nd)
Power play: 22.42% (5th)
Penalty Kill: 79.45% (2nd)
SH F/A: 100.91% (5th)
FO%: 51.37% (4th)
G F/A: 112.00% (1st)
Power play: 20.90% (8th)
Penalty Kill: 76.27% (8th)
SH F/A: 98.17% (6th)
FO%: 50.25% (5th)
This has the potential to be one of the best match ups of the playoffs. It's another Knights series so I wonder who I'll think is going to win? During the regular season the scoring was close, 16-15 for Carolina, but the Kraken took a commanding 4-1 in wins. Carolina has by far the deepest set of forwards of any team, but are lacking in defense. It's looking to be a high scoring series, although interestingly this was the lowest scoring regular season match up of the round. The Knights PP had another poor showing, with a mere 17.86% in round one. Somehow with weaker defensemen the Kraken have one of the best PK squads in the league. Will Carolina's glass cannon build hold out, and will Kelowna do any better than 1/6 PP each game? I'm sad this series is happening so early but I'll be looking forward to seeing what happens.
My Predicted Outcome: Knights in 7
#3 
Colorado Raptors (27-16-7) vs #6 
St.Louis Scarecrows (26-19-5)
Colorado Raptors (27-16-7) vs #6 St.Louis Scarecrows (26-19-5) G F/A: 99.33% (5th)
Power play: 18.92% (9th)
Penalty Kill: 78.85% (3rd)
SH F/A: 97.16% (7th)
FO%: 51.70% (3rd)
G F/A: 105.73% (3rd)
Power play: 22.58% (4th)
Penalty Kill: 78.03% (4th)
SH F/A: 109.56% (2nd)
FO%: 52.29% (2nd)
The regular season was lopsided between these two with Colorado outscoring St.Louis 23-16 and winning 4 games out of 5. Although this is 3rd seed vs 6th seed, anyone who follows the J most likely knows there was a mere 4 point gap from 1st to 7th to finish the season. With the stats I've chosen to go with, St.Louis is actually the best looking on paper of any team. I hear a lot of mentions for Kelowna as a dark horse team, and think St.Louis could be as well. Clearly I'm missing something, because without looking too deeply I can't make a case for the Raptors. Colorado is also lacking a capped goalie, although Beibitzhanov is close at 377 TPE.
My Predicted Outcome: St.Louis in 5
#4 
Anaheim Outlaws (27-17-6) vs #5 
Vancouver Whalers (24-16-10)
Anaheim Outlaws (27-17-6) vs #5 Vancouver Whalers (24-16-10) G F/A: 98.11% (7th)
Power play: 27.91% (1st)
Penalty Kill: 78.02% (5th)
SH F/A: 105.87% (4th)
FO%: 52.90% (1st)
G F/A: 99.32% (6th)
Power play: 22.41% (6th)
Penalty Kill: 80.12% (1st)
SH F/A: 83.15% (10th)
FO%: 49.05% (7th)
This will be a fun series that pits my Syndicate teammate pair of GMs @BDonini and @nykonax against the pair of GMs I'm buds with in Canada @dmills3 @SecondSucks22. The regular season match was tight, seeing Anaheim come out ahead 3-2 and outscoring the Whalers 17-16. The best power play against the best penalty kill. Anaheim led their respective special team by a greater margin, 3.49% ahead of 2nd, while Vancouver led theirs by 0.67%. 0.02% short of being nice. The Whalers did make up for that with a 69% line combo very early in season. Both teams have capped goalies, so there's no edge found there. I think this is another series that will see a full seven games. I like the look of Anaheim a tiny bit more, so I'm going with that.
My Predicted Outcome: Anaheim in 7
RE: S52 Playoff Matchups Round 2 - Mutedfaith - 02-27-2020
Stopped reading after that horrible first prediction.
RE: S52 Playoff Matchups Round 2 - Gwdjohnson - 02-27-2020
This season is especially interesting because there's so little that separates each team from the next out of the teams left.
Would love to see a Detroit-Vancouver final but there's no way that Simon goes out showing mercy to @notorioustig for all the suffering he's caused him.
RE: S52 Playoff Matchups Round 2 - Carpy48 - 02-27-2020
I hope your predictions are right. Maybe the Berserkers can do what the Lions were never able to do. There's always a first, right?
RE: S52 Playoff Matchups Round 2 - Katth - 02-27-2020
RE: S52 Playoff Matchups Round 2 - Mutedfaith - 02-27-2020
02-27-2020, 02:35 AMGwdjohnson Wrote: This season is especially interesting because there's so little that separates each team from the next out of the teams left.What do you mean. We already established @notorioustig IS Simon.
Would love to see a Detroit-Vancouver final but there's no way that Simon goes out showing mercy to @notorioustig for all the suffering he's caused him.
RE: S52 Playoff Matchups Round 2 - reid - 02-27-2020
02-27-2020, 02:20 AMMutedfaith Wrote: Stopped reading after that horrible first prediction.Same. Fake news. They will hear the sound of our SKREEEEES
RE: S52 Playoff Matchups Round 2 - takethehorizon - 02-27-2020
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RE: S52 Playoff Matchups Round 2 - NONAME - 02-27-2020
I love reading comedy pieces, good job!
RE: S52 Playoff Matchups Round 2 - hhh81 - 02-27-2020
Beibitzhanov can't go to 425; he's a 2nd year player. What you said isn't wrong on face, but is a bit misleading.
9-1 Raps followed by 6-2 Raps Game 1 win #DinoGang
RE: S52 Playoff Matchups Round 2 - MarlinManiac4 - 02-27-2020
My only response is
RE: S52 Playoff Matchups Round 2 - EricNCSU - 02-27-2020
02-27-2020, 10:24 AMhhh81 Wrote: Beibitzhanov can't go to 425; he's a 2nd year player. What you said isn't wrong on face, but is a bit misleading.
9-1 Raps followed by 6-2 Raps Game 1 win #DinoGang
St Louis in 5 can still happen...
RE: S52 Playoff Matchups Round 2 - MarlinManiac4 - 02-27-2020
02-27-2020, 12:40 PMEricNCSU Wrote:02-27-2020, 10:24 AMhhh81 Wrote: Beibitzhanov can't go to 425; he's a 2nd year player. What you said isn't wrong on face, but is a bit misleading.
9-1 Raps followed by 6-2 Raps Game 1 win #DinoGang
St Louis in 5 can still happen...
This didnt age well.
RE: S52 Playoff Matchups Round 2 - NONAME - 02-27-2020
02-27-2020, 12:40 PMEricNCSU Wrote:02-27-2020, 10:24 AMhhh81 Wrote: Beibitzhanov can't go to 425; he's a 2nd year player. What you said isn't wrong on face, but is a bit misleading.
9-1 Raps followed by 6-2 Raps Game 1 win #DinoGang
St Louis in 5 can still happen...
oof
RE: S52 Playoff Matchups Round 2 - EricNCSU - 02-27-2020
02-27-2020, 07:22 PMMarlinManiac4 Wrote:Lol yes all 6 hours of it...02-27-2020, 12:40 PMEricNCSU Wrote: St Louis in 5 can still happen...
This didnt age well.