Eastern Conference:
Montreal (1) over Boston (8) in 5 games- Look at the season series and you'll see I'm being a homer by giving the Bruins one win. Although, I'll say Bergeron coming back for the playoffs is eerily similar to a playoff series a few years ago when the roles were reversed and Koivu came back from a concussion in the playoffs...and he led his team to a series win
Pittsburgh (2) over Ottawa(7) in 6 games- I know Ottawa has been struggling down the stretch, but there are 2 factors that will make this a series (1) Its playoff hockey and (2) Its playoff hockey in Canada. However, Pittsburgh will have too much firepower for Ottawa to match.
Washington (3) over Philadelphia (6) in 5 games- If there is a team of destiny, its the Capitals. Left for playoff dead a few weeks ago, the Capitals have been RED RED hot and should continue against an over-achieving team. The only way the Capitals lose this series is if Huet gets ultra-cold really fast
Devils (4) over Rangers (5) in 7 games- Never pick against Brodeur in a playoff series, and I think that will hold true in this matchup between extremely even teams. Look for the Rangers to steal one in New Jersey but the Devils will steal one in Game 6 and clinch it at home in Game 7.
Western Conference:
Detroit (1) over Nashville (8) in 4 games- Superior talent, goaltending, and coaching lead to the essential first round bye for the Wings.
San Jose Sharks (2) over Calgary (7) in 5 games- SJ trading Toskala in the offseason proved to be the best move of the year as it gave Nabokov confidence in his starting job and he proved it to be a great decision. Now with a near record year in Wins, can he stay hot during the playoffs? I say yes for round 1.
Analysis of the following series to come:
Colorado over Wild
Ducks over Stars
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