Here are my predictions for the games that affect the East’s playoff picture tonight
Boston beats Ottawa
On one hand this is a no-brainer, best in the East at home against the 12th place visitor. Yet the two teams are streaking in opposite directions, Boston has lost back-to-back games, while the Sens have won 4 in a row, but I look for the Bruins to play like a number one seed.
Washington beats Philadelphia
There will be lots of fire power in this rematch of last years opening round playoff series. Both teams come in having won their last game, in the Flyer’s case their last 2. It is very tough to predict this one. The Flyers are the deeper team, maybe the deepest in the league, but goaltending has been an adventure for both sides. I’m going to say Washington, I think Ovechkin leads the Caps to the W, if it goes to OT or a shootout all bets are off.
New Jersey beats Phoenix
Marty Brodeur moves to within 1 win of tying Patrick Roy, Phoenix is rebuilding, the Devils are beastly. This one shouldn’t need much analysis.
Pittsburgh beats Columbus
Steve Mason is unreal, so are the Pens. If these two teams were in the same conference this could be a major rivalry as the two teams look to be set to compete for long haul. Nash is a beast, look for Hal Gill and Rob Scuderi to draw the unenviable task of trying to contain him. I think the Pens depth wins them a close one.
Buffalo beats Florida
Florida might still have a bad taste in their mouth about blowing a two goal lead in a game they had no business having a two goal lead in Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Bottom line here, Buffalo’s season could be over if they lose this one, they’re at home, they’ll find a way to get it done.
Montreal beats the Islanders
Islanders have 6 road wins, enough said.
Nashville beats the Rangers (OT?)
Just playing a hunch, Rangers looked flat on Monday, Nashville is at home so I’m giving them the edge.
Carolina beats Dallas
Dallas is struggling, they are beat up big time, Carolina has been destroying goalie’s lives. The Canes stole a point last night, they’ll got both tonight. The Cole and Staal reunion has been scary.
Funny things is, if things shake out exactly this way, standings remain unchanged. If I bat .500 with these guesses I’m calling it a win.
On one hand this is a no-brainer, best in the East at home against the 12th place visitor. Yet the two teams are streaking in opposite directions, Boston has lost back-to-back games, while the Sens have won 4 in a row, but I look for the Bruins to play like a number one seed.
Washington beats Philadelphia
There will be lots of fire power in this rematch of last years opening round playoff series. Both teams come in having won their last game, in the Flyer’s case their last 2. It is very tough to predict this one. The Flyers are the deeper team, maybe the deepest in the league, but goaltending has been an adventure for both sides. I’m going to say Washington, I think Ovechkin leads the Caps to the W, if it goes to OT or a shootout all bets are off.
New Jersey beats Phoenix
Marty Brodeur moves to within 1 win of tying Patrick Roy, Phoenix is rebuilding, the Devils are beastly. This one shouldn’t need much analysis.
Pittsburgh beats Columbus
Steve Mason is unreal, so are the Pens. If these two teams were in the same conference this could be a major rivalry as the two teams look to be set to compete for long haul. Nash is a beast, look for Hal Gill and Rob Scuderi to draw the unenviable task of trying to contain him. I think the Pens depth wins them a close one.
Buffalo beats Florida
Florida might still have a bad taste in their mouth about blowing a two goal lead in a game they had no business having a two goal lead in Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Bottom line here, Buffalo’s season could be over if they lose this one, they’re at home, they’ll find a way to get it done.
Montreal beats the Islanders
Islanders have 6 road wins, enough said.
Nashville beats the Rangers (OT?)
Just playing a hunch, Rangers looked flat on Monday, Nashville is at home so I’m giving them the edge.
Carolina beats Dallas
Dallas is struggling, they are beat up big time, Carolina has been destroying goalie’s lives. The Canes stole a point last night, they’ll got both tonight. The Cole and Staal reunion has been scary.
Funny things is, if things shake out exactly this way, standings remain unchanged. If I bat .500 with these guesses I’m calling it a win.
PROJECTED STANDINGS AFTER 3-12
1. BOS-97
2. NJD-91
3. WSH-90
4. PHI-82
5. MON-81
6. PIT-80
7. CAR-80
8. FLA-77 (FLA won season series with NYR 3-0-1)
9. NYR-77
10.BUF-75
1. BOS-97
2. NJD-91
3. WSH-90
4. PHI-82
5. MON-81
6. PIT-80
7. CAR-80
8. FLA-77 (FLA won season series with NYR 3-0-1)
9. NYR-77
10.BUF-75
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