It's the most wonderful time of the year. The time when the real season begins. 82 games now mean nothing. Win or go home. etc, etc, etc... The puck drops on the NHL postseason tonight and it begins with a doozie. The Pens and Flyers take part in the battle of Pennsylvania and it promises to be epic. It's actually to bad one of these teams has to be eliminated in the first round as they could both make a serious run. Else where in the East Boston should be able to handle the Capitals who have third stringer Braden Holtby minding the twine. The Devils playoff experience should give them a big edge against the Panthers as Martin Brodeur looks to prove he's still got a run at the cup left in him. The Rangers are in tougher than many many thing against the upstart Sens and while my heart would love to see our boys pull of the upset, my mind can't see Henrik Lundquvist blowing this one.
In the Wild West the Red Wings Predators series is a toss up but I think Pekka Rinee showed last year against Vancouver how good he can be and I think gives the Preds an edge. The Sharks barely made the playoffs, though played well the last week of the season, but I don't think they can swim with the Blues and their stifling D. The Blackhawks come in under the radar and could knock off the Coyotes but I think Phoenix is underrated and I believe Mike Smith has a tremendous series. In Vancouver the Canucks got as close as you can without winning last year and look to make amends. Even with Daniel Sedin out right now, I think their depth will push them past the Kings.
In the end, I think if the Penguins can stay healthy no team is deeper or more skilled and they will again hoist Lord Stanley's mug.
Let's get it going!
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