PREVIEW OF THE 2ND ROUND OF THE NHL PLAYOFFS

As I type this the Canucks and Blackhawks are playing game 1 of their playoff series. So let take a quick glance at the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Vancouver-Chicago
We think the young Chicago forwards start feeling the playoff heat in this series. The difference maker will be Vancouver goalie, Roberto Luongo, he is probably the best netminder remaining in the playoffs. This will be a good series but P4P likes the Canucks in 7.

Detroit-Anaheim
Young Jonas Hiller will not be as sharp when facing the powerful Red Wings. Detroit has full focus and too much firepower for Anaheim and we don’t think this series will be close. P4P likes Detroit in 5 games.

Boston-Carolina
Boston’s blueline will be the key to this series. Zdeno Chara will be all over Eric Staal and limit his scoring while Boston’s second and third lines will be too much for Carolina. P4P likes Boston in 6.

Washington-Pittsburgh
This is clearly the most anticipated of the second round series which is why the NHL has put game one on NBC. We’ll be honest, we think this series is a tossup. Ovechkin and Semin versus Malkin and Crosby gives this matchup serious star power and we will be tuned to every minute of the action. If we have to pick then it’s Washington in 7 games.

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