Thats the thing about the NHL Playoffs...the seeding can be really off sometimes. Boston, Philly, NJ, NY, and Pitt were all better than the Panthers and yet Florida got the 3 seed because of where they play. That said, I think the NJ/Florida series was the most exciting of the first round. Everyone seems to think the Cup is going to come out of the East but there are 4 other teams that think they can win. If you listen to what some of the Rangers said, it's like they already won. They're not taking them seriously. I still think the Rags are going to win because Holtby looked really shaky at times especially in Game 7 against Boston and Ovechkin doesn't seem to be the player he was a few years ago. I'm rooting for the Caps but I think the Rangers will win. Philly's had some time off and the Devils have won some big time games late so I'm hoping that'll be an advantage for the Devils. NJ is a huge underdogs going into this series but I think that's a mistake since they play Philly well and there's such a huge rivalry there (and both teams seem to genuinely hate each other.) I can totally see both series going 7 games again.
In the West, I really like the way LA played against Vancouver and Quick looks good. The Blues are dangerous and that series can go 7. As for Nash/Phoenix, that has got to be the least intriguing matchup. Predators/Coyotes doesn't exactly scream NHL rivalry and I really don't pay attention to either team but going by what I saw in the first round I think the Predators are a better team overall so I'll give them the advantage.
Soooo.....My Round 2 Picks
Ranger over the Caps in 6 (although I can totally see the Caps surprising NY)
Devils over Philly in 7
LA over St Louis in 6
Nashville over Phoenix in 5
In the West, I really like the way LA played against Vancouver and Quick looks good. The Blues are dangerous and that series can go 7. As for Nash/Phoenix, that has got to be the least intriguing matchup. Predators/Coyotes doesn't exactly scream NHL rivalry and I really don't pay attention to either team but going by what I saw in the first round I think the Predators are a better team overall so I'll give them the advantage.
Soooo.....My Round 2 Picks
Ranger over the Caps in 6 (although I can totally see the Caps surprising NY)
Devils over Philly in 7
LA over St Louis in 6
Nashville over Phoenix in 5
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