Thursday, April 28, 2011

NHL Round 2

Vancouver vs. Nashville
This is an intertesting matchup.  Chicago showed the world the weaknesses of Roberto Luongo.  Nashville is a fast, young team flying high of their first playoff series win.  Vancouver is a high-octane offense and was the NHL's best regular season team.  This one comes down to who gets the best bounces.
Vancouver in six

San Jose vs. Detroit
The time off seems to favor the older Detroit team.  San Jose, however, is coming off a series win over a division rival and their goalie won a Stanly Cup last year with Chicago.  These two are playoff rivals and there will be no love lost.  This should be the best second round series. 
San Jose in seven

Washington vs. Tampa Bay
The Capitals put a butt-whippin on the New York Rangers, winning four games to one.  They have so many weapons on offense, which is something Tampa didn't see in their seven-game series win against Pittsburgh.  Tampa's big four would have to step up even more to pull off this upset, which isn't out of the question, but... the Caps have weapons too.
Washington in six

Philadelphia vs. Boston
Both teams had very tough seven game series wins in the first round.  And Boston is lucky to have made it out of the first round.  Philadelphia is tougher than Boston and when their heads are straight can stomp anyone.  But the Bruins have an edge in goaltending...
Philadelphia in six

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