Who had an easier schedule to the Cup? Penguins or Red Wings?

Question

Wings played:

#8 Predators

#6 Avalanche

#5 Stars

Penguins played:

#7 Senators

#5 Rangers

#6 Flyers

Answer 1

It's quite even, although I'm going to say Wings just because I'm a Ranger's fan!

Answer 2

Pen

flyers were basically an eight see w/ all their injuries...also, they hardly travelled....basically the same time zone...

detroit has to go to dallas, to denver, and to nashville...

Answer 3

Even.

Answer 4

seems even

Answer 5

Pens had it way easier.

The west conference  is way tougher than the east.

Answer 6

RED WINGS they had home ice advantage in the end.  at first it might seem like pittsburgh becouse they swept but they were just too good plus they have sidney crosby and he is totally HOT!!!

Answer 7

The wonderful thing about finishing in the 1 or 2 spot in your conference is the fact that you CAN get an easier schedule.

Answer 8

I think the penguins had it easier.  The western conf has better teams and they have to cross more time lines.  This is an important factor when thinking about the toughness of each series.

Answer 9

In the Playoffs, either even or I'd argue the Red Wings actually had the easier schedule. Let's be fair and accept the Pens had to play TWO DIVISION RIVALS. Teams that know them better then most.

Answer 10

I think BOTH teams benefited from early round upsets. Not only did those upsets take out contenders, they also wore out the team they faced after those upsets. And as you can see, they both benefited from 2nd round upsets also.

EVEN!

Answer 11

I would say Detroit had it easier,

They got 2 second class teams in Preds and Avs and a worn out Dallas team that were mentally and physically done after beating the Sharks and Ducks.

Pens faced a Ottawa team that lost its way but still a tough team, The rangers a decent team and the Flyers who were stronger than their 6th seed.

Both benefited from avoiding any of the top 4 seeds in each conference.

Answer 12

The teams shouldn't matter, but what matters is distance. The west always travels more in the playoffs.

Answer 13

Both were pretty weak. Flyers... 4-1, Rangers 4-1, Senators 4-0.

We didnt have a 6th game til the SC finals. So I gotta say Pens did.

Answer 14

About the same.

Answer 15

Red Wings in my opinion.

Answer 16

The Red Wings!

Answer 17

The Preds and Sens were both outclassed.  

The Stars and Flyers were both on fire driven by goalies who apparently sold their souls for these runs.

The Rangers were playing better than the Avs, so I guess the slight nod goes to the Wings having an easier schedule.  But it was pretty even.

Answer 18

i would like to say then pens did...but they lost in the end so evidence points towards the wings.

Answer 19

seams pretty even.

Answer 20

Wings Hands Down The wing were number one in the nhl and played 8 seed, 6 seed, 5 seed if  the ducks played them they may have one another cup. Pens had it harder

Answer 21

Even...quit looking for excuses one way or the other.