NHL Playoffs Preview

Western Conference

(1) Detroit Red Wings vs. (8) Nashville Predators
Prediction: Red Wings in 5

(4) Anaheim Mighty Ducks vs. (5) Dallas Stars
Prediction: Stars in 6

(3) Minnesota Wild vs. (6) Colorado Avalanche
Prediction: Wild in 6

(2) San Jose Sharks vs. (7) Calgary Flames
Prediction: Sharks in 5


Eastern Conference

(1) Montreal Canadians vs. (8) Boston Bruins
Prediction: Montreal in 6

(4) New Jersey Devils vs. (5) New York Rangers
Prediction: New York in 7

(3) Washington Capitals vs. (6) Philadelphia Flyers
Prediction: Washington in 6

(2) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (7) Ottawa Senators
Prediction: Pittsburgh in 5