Predators-Coyotes fantasy pool preview, picks

NHL.com's fantasy hockey staff makes picks for playoff pools counting the entire 24-team tournament and predictions for each Stanley Cup Qualifiers series. For more fantasy coverage, visit NHL.com/Fantasy and subscribe for free to the NHL Fantasy on Ice podcast.

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MVP FOR EACH TEAM:

NOTE: Below is each team's highest-ranked player by NHL.com for Stanley Cup pools.

Nashville Predators: Roman Josi, D

Arizona Coyotes: Taylor Hall, LW

PAST PLAYOFF PERFORMERS:

Predators: Matt Duchene, C/RW

-Has 16 points (five goals, 11 assists), seven on the power play, in 18 postseason games.

Coyotes: Phil Kessel, RW

-Has 77 points (33 goals, 44 assists) in 87 postseason games (two Stanley Cup titles).

SLEEPER PICKS:

Predators: Viktor Arvidsson, LW/RW

Coyotes: Jakob Chychrun, D

Read: Fantasy sleeper candidates for Stanley Cup pools

SERIES X-FACTORS:

Predators: Filip Forsberg, LW

Coyotes: Clayton Keller, LW/RW

Read: Fantasy X-factors | Bounce-back candidates

PREDICTIONS FOR FIVE-GAME SERIES:

Pete Jensen: Coyotes in 5

Rob Reese: Predators in 5

David Satriano: Predators in 4

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