Thursday, April 30, 2009

NHL Playoffs '09 Round 2

Ok. so here we go back at it again. I went 4-4 in the last round. Let's hope I can go 4 for 4 this time round...

Boston Vs Carolina
I don't think you can really bet against the Bruins. They should they are a dominant team handling the Canadiens pretty easily. That being said, Carolina is had a fairly strong series against the Devils. The Canes have Cam Ward to thank who's now heating up at the right time. Depth may be a bit of an issue with the 'Canes not a lot of heavy scorers up front.
Prediction: Boston

Washington Vs. Pittsburgh
Despite going 1-3-0 Against the Caps, Pittsburgh has a fairly good record against Washington. Crosby seems to save his best for matchups against Ovechkin and it might land on Rookie Simeon Varlamov to hold the fort. Both teams show heavy scoring depth with offensive guns on the back end to run a powerplay. The difference I see will definitely go to the Goaltending. With Fleury more experienced than his Caps Counterpart.
Prediction: Pittsburgh

Detroit Vs. Anaheim
Another team you can't bet against is Detroit. With a team who's better on paper than they were last year when they won the cup, you can't say they aren't able to do it again. You look at the Ducks and they have two lines who are offensive threats. Behind that it's pretty barren. The Wings have a lot of depth and a mass of experience to go with it. Osgoode is proving he can perform in the Playoffs despite the naysayers.
Prediction: Detroit

Chicago Vs. Vancouver
Luongo Vs The Blackhawks may be the better way to put it. Chicago has more offensive power than the Blues and with that comes the challenge. Chicago's goalie in Khabibulin is a pretty strong goalie who held off a lot of Calgary shots in the first round. Vancouvers offensive guns need to shine to get past this Young Blackhawks team.
Prediction: Chicago

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