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How Similar are the Montreal Canadiens and Winnipeg Jets?

Feb 27, 2021; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Montreal Canadiens forward Joel Armia (40) misses a rebound off Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (37) during the third period at Bell MTS Place. Mandatory Credit: Terrence Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The North Division has everyone shocked with a second-round series consisting of the Montreal Canadiens and Winnipeg Jets.

Most people were already talking about a Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Edmonton Oilers Round 2 series before the first round had even started. It just seemed that obvious.

But then, against all odds, the Jets swept the Oilers, and the Canadiens beat the Leafs in seven games.