playoffs are go!

i'm just going to dive right in;


Penguins over Lighting in 7


this is a toss-up for me, who knows?


Capitals over Rangers in 5


the rangers are young, and not ready for this yet.  whereas Ovechkin is well rested, and they won't lose to the 8 seed two years in a row.


Canadiens over Bruins in 6


i don't know if i really believe this pick, but i'll hope that the habs can call upon some of that magic they always seem to have against the bruins in the playoffs.


Flyers over Sabres in 7


remember that scene in the Simpsons where Lyle Lanly has completely the Monrail training, and then doesn't really say who gets the job?  he just motions in the general direction of the class?  yeah, that's this series.  i'm barely even aware of Buffalo still having an NHL team.  where did they finish?  who plays for them?  who knows...


Coyotes over Wings in 7


i know they want to make a great impression on their new fans in Quebec City, so they just might take this series.


Canucks over Black Hawks in 6


i hate this, but i just don't see Chicago with enough to beat Vancouver this year.  but, if they steal game one, i could see the Canucks fold...


Sharks over Kings in 5


the battle of Califormia.  too many injuries for LA, too much offense for Dustin Penner to make up by himself. this is as far as San Jose will go though...


Mighty Ducks over Predators in 7


does anyone short of Rinne scare you in Nashville's lineup?  can you name anyone in Nashville's lineup?  Shea Webber i guess.  Anaheim is hot - i think i have them in the Western final against the Vancouver.