Just a couple of weeks from now, the Edmonton Oilers will be facing off against either the Winnipeg Jets or the Montreal Canadiens in the first round of the NHL playoffs. But which of these two North Division rivals would the Oilers rather play? The Oilers did have the upper hand on the Jets this season, winning seven of nine regular-season games between them, while the Canadiens have taken five of seven from the Oilers so far with two more to go. But the Jets have an impressive collection of forwards and the reigning Vezina winner in goal, while the Habs don't have the same quality of fire power up front. Hockey writer Jim Matheson talks to host Craig Ellingson about which matchup would suit Edmonton best to start.
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