Playoff series preview
Chicago Blackhawks will start at home against the St. Louis Blues in the first round clash. On paper, the Chicago Blackhawks seem to have an advantage over the St. Louis Blues and should have little trouble winning the series.
Chicago Blackhawks injuries: Ryan Kesler remains sidelined with head injury.
St. Louis Blues injuries: Jay McClement remains sidelined with ankle injury.
Prediction: Chicago Blackhawks wins the series 4-0.
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Playoff series preview
Boston Bruins will start at home against the Tampa Bay Lightning in the first round clash. On paper, both the Boston Bruins and the Tampa Bay Lightning seem pretty equal and should play a tight series.
Boston Bruins injuries:
Tampa Bay Lightning injuries: Martin St. Louis remains sidelined with ankle injury.
Prediction: Boston Bruins wins the series 4-3.
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Playoff series preview
Calgary Flames will start at home against the Vancouver Canucks in the first round clash. On paper, the Calgary Flames seem to have an advantage over the Vancouver Canucks and should have little trouble winning the series.
Calgary Flames injuries: Chris Higgins remains sidelined with ankle injury.
Vancouver Canucks injuries: Niklas Hagman remains sidelined with chest injury.
Prediction: Calgary Flames wins the series 4-0.
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Playoff series preview
Columbus Blue Jackets will start at home against the Detroit Red Wings in the first round clash. On paper, the Columbus Blue Jackets seem to have a slight advantage over the Detroit Red Wings and could very well win the series.
Columbus Blue Jackets injuries:
Detroit Red Wings injuries:
Prediction: Columbus Blue Jackets wins the series 4-0.
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Playoff series preview
Phoenix Coyotes will start at home against the Minnesota Wild in the first round clash. On paper, the Minnesota Wild seem to have a slight advantage over the Phoenix Coyotes and could very well win the series.
Phoenix Coyotes injuries: Mikkel Boedker remains sidelined with groin injury.
Minnesota Wild injuries:
Prediction: Minnesota Wild wins the series 4-1.
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Playoff series preview
Pittsburgh Penguins will start at home against the New York Islanders in the first round clash. On paper, the Pittsburgh Penguins seem to have an advantage over the New York Islanders and should have little trouble winning the series.
Pittsburgh Penguins injuries:
New York Islanders injuries:
Prediction: Pittsburgh Penguins wins the series 4-1.
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Playoff series preview
Philadelphia Flyers will start at home against the New York Rangers in the first round clash. On paper, both the Philadelphia Flyers and the New York Rangers seem pretty equal and should play a tight series.
Philadelphia Flyers injuries:
New York Rangers injuries:
Prediction: Philadelphia Flyers wins the series 4-1.
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Playoff series preview
Washington Capitals will start at home against the New Jersey Devils in the first round clash. On paper, both the Washington Capitals and the New Jersey Devils seem pretty equal and should play a tight series.
Washington Capitals injuries:
New Jersey Devils injuries: Jamie Langenbrunner remains sidelined with knee injury.
Prediction: Washington Capitals wins the series 4-1.
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