Big difference for me - getting through the first round is a big psychological boost and helps build momentum. I think the Jets have a much better chance to get to the second round playing someone like St. Louis, just my opinion. Also, was hoping that Dallas and Colorado would beat the crap out of each other and go to seven games, hopefully with a lot of long OT games too, but we will see. The Canucks for the Sedin years were number 1 in the NHL several times and yet kept choking in the first round. In 2011 they almost blew a 3-1 series lead but were able to get by the Blackhawks in round one, and then they started rolling all the way to the finals. Getting through the first round is huge.