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Inside the WHL: Winning B.C. duel could mean sizable swing in playoff first round matchup

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Victoria Royals ( 25-13-3-5 ) had a one -point cushion over the Prince George Cougars.

The Royals would have home-ice advantage in the best-of-seven first round on the No. 7 Tri-City Americans .

The Spokane Chiefs ( 30 -16-0-0) and the Portland Winterhawks ( 27-162-1 ) were both ahead of Prince George as well.

Vancouver is 15-4-0 -0 when outshooting an opponent, which is one of the league’s better winning percentages in that category.

Tri-City is a league-best for wins in one -goal games.

Wenatchee still has their Eastern Conference road trip remaining.

Kamloops have eight straight games on the road starting Feb. 22 .

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