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Predicting the 2019 Conn Smythe winner |
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In this edition of the hotstove, we share our predictions for the Conn Smythe.
Todd Cordell
I think it will be Tuukka Rask. Barring an implosion in this final series, it has to be. He leads the playoffs with an insane .942 save percentage through 17 games and has conceded just 32 goals despite the Bruins allowing 44.17 expected goals. That's a *massive* gap.
For perspective, Jordan Binnington has allowed 46 goals on 47.68 xGA, and Ben Bishop gave up 30 goals on 36.52 xGA during his fantastic run. No goaltender has come close to matching what Rask has given the Bruins.
If the Blues squeeze out a win, I could see it going to Jaden Schwartz. I like the Bruins to win, though, and think Rask should take home the hardware if that's the case.
Peter Tessier
Binnington or Rask, Rask or Binnington? It's a coin flip at this point and basically up for one to outplay the other now. Having your team win the Stanley Cup might be the determining factor too.
Rask is the leader via his stats and his .942 save percentage is insane and only allowing 1.84 goals/game is nuts even if that is more of a team stat. That being said Binnington is largely the reason the Blues are where they are right now, not simply playoffs either. He's at .914 and 2.36 in two more games played and nothing to sneeze at.
IF the pick had to be in today it's likely Rask who gets the nod but there are going to be many who feel the sentimental strings pull for Binnington.
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