So in the end we get a rematch of last year's SCF. The Oilers will be making their 9th appearance and the Panthers will be making their 4th appearance (third consecutive).
I don’t think you can look too much into it. Two of those 1st round losses were to the eventual and reigning Stanley Cup champions, who look like they’ll be in the SCF again. The exit to Toronto came after back-to-back-to-back SCF appearances and a lot of miles on guys like Vasilevskiy and Hedman.
I have a lot of great memories attached to Skyline. I stopped at one on November 3, 2016 on my way home, among other times. So a lot of nostalgia there for me. Plus, I just like it. 😄