If they get the defense healthy and can somehow return to playing like they did at the start of the season, they could win a round or two. Maybe even more if the stars finally come through (not likely especially with whatever is going on with Matthews). But an injury to one of the top 5 dmen (especially Tanev, or McCabe) will spell the end, unless the goalies stand on their heads.
This game against Florida should tell us a lot. Florida has the Tkachuk injury plus they are down a defenseman - no excuses even if Tanev is still out. Show up on time, play smart for 60 minutes, try looking like a contender instead of a pretender.
