2010 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs thread

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WSH (4) - MTL (0)

- Montreal have very little going for them, they lost their way into the post season and their lack of consitency and offense, shaky defense will allow the Caps to rip right through em. Halak will keep it close for games 1-2 but soon enough Ovy will find his stride.

NJ (2) - PHI (4)

- The Flyers have both the advantages in offense and defense and will use these to pepper Marty throughout the series. Hopefully Pronger, Timonen and company can keep NJ's offense at bay and give Brian Boucher a chance to win. If the series goes late expect Michael Leighton to also make a return.

BUF (4) - BOS (1)

- One of the least offensive teams in the league going up arguably the best goalie going into the playoffs? Expect Miller and the Sabres to do a good job at keeping the Bruins at bay.

PIT (4) - OTT (1)

- The Sens have been plagued by inconsistency all season, and seem to be in a lull going into the playoffs, combine this with Crosby's stellar play near the end of the season and we can see the defending champs advancing rather easily.

SJ (4) - COL (1)

- The Avs barely stumbled into the playoffs (thanks to the Flames inability to win games) and face the vaunted Sharks who seemed to find their stride going to into the playoffs. Expect a quick one.

CHI (4) - NSH (3)

- Never underestimate the Predators, a team that seems to win despite all odds, the Predators will give the Hawks a scare early but expect the Hawks superstars to pull out a win.

VAN (4) - LAK (2)

- The Kings are still relativly untested in the playoffs while the Canucks are perenial contenders, expect to Nucks to elevate their game now that the matchs matter to them.

PHX (1) - DET (4)

- One of the hottest teams coming back from the Olympics, the Red Wings are perenial cup contenders and down the stretch they played liked it. The yotes will be hard pressed to beat a Detroit team that is studded with stars both on the ice and on the bench.