Now, the team is preparing for its first playoff series in 10 seasons, and are making headlines as one of the hottest teams in the league. Their power play is the sixth best in the NHL, and they finally have a starting netminder between the pipes and depth in the right places.
However, some believe this team has just made their first postseason as a surprise to many. It is time to finally take this team seriously, and see how this team built its own success.
First off, they are in the thick of a tight Pacific Division race and have shown the ability to beat teams like the San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks.