by the wicked child on Fri Apr 11, 2014 12:55 pm
Columbus was in most of the games this season, but still ultimately lost all of them. IMO, they don't have the personnel to score with the Penguins if they play wide open, they don't have the horses to shut down both Crosby and Malkin (assuming he is back) and force Gladams to try to beat them, and they aren't some big tough team that is going to push the Penguins around. They also have pretty much zero playoff experience, save for getting steamrolled by Detroit in 08.
Sure, they can beat the Penguins if floppy Fleury shows up, Pens try to play like '12, etc, but overall I think the Jackets are by far the best matchup the Pens could ask for.