In hockey, we have countless stats to draw from when trying to determine how things will play out when teams go head to head. While those stats are still important when the playoffs role around, there are also certain intangibles that come into play when handicapping series. One of those would definitely be playoff experience, as the general rule of thumb dictates that a team filled with playoff veterans will be better equipped to handle the rigors of playoff hockey than a team that is lacking in experience. Someone may want to tell that to the Edmonton Oilers, as they are starting to look like the playoff veterans, even though the franchise has not seen postseason hockey in a decade. Maybe we have it all wrong, and maybe it is better not to have that experience, as it means you take very playoff game as you would an average game in the middle of the regular season. The Oilers are quickly becoming a team to watch, and they will have the opportunity to go up 2-0 in the series versus the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night. Find the latest NHL betting picks here.
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