04-06-2008, 05:23 PM
The playoffs deserve their own thread I think. The matchups are all set, predictions, thoughts on any of the first round matchups anyone?
Here's the matchups and who I see winning (bold).
AST
1 Montreal vs. 8 Boston
2 Pittsburgh vs. 7 Ottawa
3 Washington vs. 6 Philadelphia
4 New Jersey vs. 5 NY Rangers
WEST
1 Detroit vs. 8 Nashville
2 San Jose vs. 7 Calgary
3 Minnesota vs. 6 Colorado
4 Anaheim vs. 5 Dallas
In the East, the Ott/Pitt mactch is interesting, if the real Ottawa shows up it could go either way but I dont think they have the goaltending to hold up against Pitt's offence. Montreal shouldnt have problems with Boston, especially since Boston's physical play might be limited not wanting to draw many penalties plus Montreal's speed will give them problems all series. Philly is lucky to be in the playoffs, the Caps are on such a high right now I think they'll take that with them and put Philly to bed. NJ/NY is a toss up, two good goalies, but with Brodeur you always have a chance, especially in the playoffs I give NJ the nod.
As for the West, its such a tight conference, and since I hardly ever get to see western teams play its hard to give a good analysis. I like Detroit, SJ or Anaheim to make the finals. The SJ/Cal matchup is the most appealing of the first round, Im going to keep a close eye on that one. I guess its true the west is the best..we'll see.
Here's the matchups and who I see winning (bold).
AST
1 Montreal vs. 8 Boston
2 Pittsburgh vs. 7 Ottawa
3 Washington vs. 6 Philadelphia
4 New Jersey vs. 5 NY Rangers
WEST
1 Detroit vs. 8 Nashville
2 San Jose vs. 7 Calgary
3 Minnesota vs. 6 Colorado
4 Anaheim vs. 5 Dallas
In the East, the Ott/Pitt mactch is interesting, if the real Ottawa shows up it could go either way but I dont think they have the goaltending to hold up against Pitt's offence. Montreal shouldnt have problems with Boston, especially since Boston's physical play might be limited not wanting to draw many penalties plus Montreal's speed will give them problems all series. Philly is lucky to be in the playoffs, the Caps are on such a high right now I think they'll take that with them and put Philly to bed. NJ/NY is a toss up, two good goalies, but with Brodeur you always have a chance, especially in the playoffs I give NJ the nod.
As for the West, its such a tight conference, and since I hardly ever get to see western teams play its hard to give a good analysis. I like Detroit, SJ or Anaheim to make the finals. The SJ/Cal matchup is the most appealing of the first round, Im going to keep a close eye on that one. I guess its true the west is the best..we'll see.