Apr 25, 2007 4:37 PM GMT
First round of the NHL Playoffs are in the books and the 2nd round starts tonight:
Eastern Conference:
Buffalo Sabres vs. New York Rangers - This should be a GREAT series and the trash talking has started already. Sabres are the favorites and have all of the pressure on them. Rangers are peaking at the right time and served notice by routing the Trashers in their opening round...Sabres in 6
New Jersey Devils vs. Ottawa Senators - The Devils are Brodeur. Once he solved the Lecalvier/St. Louis Lighting, the Devils cruised through round 1. The Sens routed the young Pens in 5 and have the depth that the Lightning lacked....Senators in 7
Western Conference:
Anaheim Mighty Ducks vs. Vancouver Canucks - Anaheim was very impressive in Round 1 - knocking out the Wild in 5. Vancouver had a tough series vs. the Stars and come in against a rested team...Ducks in 5
Detroit Red Wings vs. San Jose Sharks - I'm probably a little biased, but I think this will be the best series of the 2nd round. Both teams are experience. Sharks have the size - Red Wings the speed. When all appears even, home ice usually makes the difference...Red Wings in 7
Eastern Conference:
Buffalo Sabres vs. New York Rangers - This should be a GREAT series and the trash talking has started already. Sabres are the favorites and have all of the pressure on them. Rangers are peaking at the right time and served notice by routing the Trashers in their opening round...Sabres in 6
New Jersey Devils vs. Ottawa Senators - The Devils are Brodeur. Once he solved the Lecalvier/St. Louis Lighting, the Devils cruised through round 1. The Sens routed the young Pens in 5 and have the depth that the Lightning lacked....Senators in 7
Western Conference:
Anaheim Mighty Ducks vs. Vancouver Canucks - Anaheim was very impressive in Round 1 - knocking out the Wild in 5. Vancouver had a tough series vs. the Stars and come in against a rested team...Ducks in 5
Detroit Red Wings vs. San Jose Sharks - I'm probably a little biased, but I think this will be the best series of the 2nd round. Both teams are experience. Sharks have the size - Red Wings the speed. When all appears even, home ice usually makes the difference...Red Wings in 7
