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The Hockey News Podcast: Previews and Predictions for the Western Conference qualifying round

Who will advance to the Round of 16 in the West? We preview and make series predictions for each qualifying-round matchup.
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On the latest Hockey News Podcast, senior writers Ken Campbell, Ryan Kennedy and Matt Larkin break down all four Western Conference play-in round series matchups:

- (5) Edmonton Oilers vs. (12) Chicago Blackhawks
- (6) Nashville Predators vs. (11) Arizona Coyotes
- (7) Vancouver Canucks vs. (10) Minnesota Wild
- (8) Calgary Flames vs. (9) Winnipeg Jets

Series previews include offense, defense, goaltending, intangibles and picking a winner for each matchup.

TheHockeyNews · The Hockey News Podcast – Western Conference Qualifying Round Series Previews

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