Bruins will win their first playoff series since 99 when they beat the Hurricanes. It will come down to Tim Thomas vs Carey Price and I think the edge goes clearly to the soon to be Vezina winner Thomas. Add on to the fact that Andrei Markov is banged up and the Bruins could be putting a lot of pressure on young Price. I think the Bruins win this series in 5 games.
Caps vs Rangers:
Don't underestimate the Rangers who have played well since John Tortorella took over as head coach. I think Henrik Lundqvist will be a stud in net for the Rangers who though they are a 7 seed have the talent to go on a run in the playoffs. Rangers in 6.
Devils vs Canes:
The Devils have not played well since Martin Brodeur broke Patrick Roy's record. Cam Ward has played great and I know it seems like every series I mention Goaltending but in the playoffs that is what it comes down to. I think Eric Staal, Ray Whitney and Co. can use their speed to penetrate the Devils D. I'm saying Canes in 7.
Penguins vs Flyers:
Another great match up in the first round as this is a rematch from last seasons Eastern Conference Finals and like last year I'm taking the Penguins over the Flyers in 6 games.
Sharks vs Ducks:
There seems to be some support of an upset here and I don't see it. The Sharks like the Bruins really need to go on a run in this seasons playoffs as fans are becoming frustrated. At least the Sharks win a series every year as the second round as been their problem. I think the cruise past the Ducks in 5 games.
Red Wings vs Blue Jackets:
I can't wait to see this series as I love the Blue Jackets amazing rookie goalie Steve Mason. I really wish the Blue Jackets got the 6 seed as they would have a good chance to advance but instead they get the defending champs who were pretty much on cruise control all season and now is when their real season begins. It won't be easy but the Red Wings win in 6.
Canucks vs Blues:
The Blues were another great story in the NHL this year but I sometimes wonder about those teams where they might be in the just happy to be here mode. I think the Sedin twins will be too much for Chris Mason and the Blues, Canucks in 5.
Blackhawks vs Flames:
Great to see an original 6 team back in the playoffs as the Blackhawks return for the first time since 2002. I really like the Blackhawks as they have a Stanley Cup winner in net with Nikolai Khabibulin. Good defensemen in Duncan Keith and Brian Campbell. Explosive young stars in Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews. Oh and Martin Havlat is healthy for the first time since before the lockout. Chicago advances in 6 games.
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