Now let's see if I can make a better prediction that last year. This year I definitely watched more hockey and kept track of the stats of other teams because my fantasy hockey teams. I feel like my decision is much more informed than previous years but I'm not comfortable about my western picks.
The East:
My beloved Canadiens will not make it out of the first round. I adore them but this is reality folks. Boston has beaten them in every meeting this season. Montreal may win a couple games in the series but no more than 2.
Rangers just don't have the skill to beat the Capitals. Enough said.
Carolina is too inconsistent and doesn't have the goaltending to beat New Jersey. Carolina definitely has the ability to make it to the second round but unlikely to happen.
Philly versus Pittsburgh is definitely the series to watch. It will be close but ultimately Philly is the better all around team.
The West:
San Jose has had a play off work ethic all season. What the results of the other series are inconsequential because the Sharks are going all the way.
Chicago and Columbus are young and lack playoff experience.
Calgary is too inconsistent and has too many injuries right now.
Detroit has inconsistent goaltenders.
Vancouver will have an easy first round but lacks the tenacity to beat any of the teams that could make past the first round.
2 comments:
Jackets over Red Wings, I like it.
Several facts:
- Red Wings choke in the first round of play offs more often than not
- Statistically in this "modern era" of hockey, the teams in the finals rarely make it out of the first round the next year.
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