2008 Beyond NHL Playoff Predictions
Well, once again, playoffs are here! =)
The final games have been played, and its prediction time!
EASTERN CONFERENCE
1) MONTREAL vs 8) BOSTON
Prediction Montreal in 5.
Montreal on an absolute hot streak. Price is doing incredible inbetween the pipes. Boston pretty much limped their way
into 8th seed. I can see a slaughter fest happenin on
a fatigued Boston team.
2) PITTSBURGH vs 7) OTTAWA
Prediction Ottawa in 6.
I absolutely LOVE watching these two teams play,
for the simple fact of the majority of the games
ending in 6-5 wins for either team, and usually coming back
from a 3 goal deficite in the 3rd. Ottawa struggled near the
end, and have some BIG injuries that may hurt them, however
I think Gerber has the experience in the net, which will
play a big factor against the dual roled goaltending on the
penguins team. Plus I'm just an Ottawa fan =)
3) WASHINGTON vs 6) PHILADELPHIA
Prediction Washing in 6.
Not sure how this series will go, I cant say I really
like Philly's playing style, and with Washinton and
their Cinderella season ending, I'm pretty sure they
will have a few more surprises comin.
4) NEW JERSEY vs 5) NEW YORK RANGERS
Prediction New York Rangers in 7.
Two of THE best goaltenders in the east, this is the only
series i think in either conference that will go to seven games.
Rangers have big names whom everyone thought would
do amazing in regular season (Drury, Gomez) that didnt
step up. We all know how Drury plays come play off time.
My vote is Rangers. Hell of a series here.
HERE'S WHAT REALLY COUNTS!
WESTERN CONFERENCE
1) DETROIT vs 8) NASHVILLE
Prediction Detriot in 5.
Not quite a clean sweep, however the wings should
not have a problem with the Preds. Lack of goaltending,
and big goal scorers, they wont have a chance against
Detriot's defence line, who always stands strong.
2) SAN JOSE vs 7) CALGARY
Prediction San Jose in 6.
We all know Calgary comes out to play, however I think
this is THE worst match up Calgary could have got.
San Jose has been a sleeper time all year,
not really hitting all the headlines, but always playing
solid and staying under the radar. Really unfortuante for
our Flames =(
3) MINNESOTA vs 6) COLORADO
Prediction Minnesota in 5.
I still love Backstrom in net, he is by far my favorite goaltender.
Colorado has a fairly decent time, however come play off time,
I dont think they can rely on a strong goaltender against
a constant offensive Wild.
4) ANAHEIM vs 5) DALLAS
Prediction Anaheim in 6.
Dallas always crumbles come play offs. No wait.
Turco always crumbles come play offs.
Ducks will have another great play off run.
Well those are my picks and why I think each time will
win each series, lets hope I can improve from my
record last play off =)
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