Media prediction

16-4-2008 Playoff series preview
Columbus Blue Jackets will start at home against the Calgary Flames in the first round clash. On paper, the Columbus Blue Jackets seem to have a slight advantage over the Calgary Flames and could very well win the series.

Columbus Blue Jackets injuries:

Calgary Flames injuries:

Prediction: Columbus Blue Jackets wins the series 4-1.


16-4-2008 Playoff series preview
Vancouver Canucks will start at home against the Detroit Red Wings in the first round clash. On paper, the Vancouver Canucks seem to have an advantage over the Detroit Red Wings and should have little trouble winning the series.

Vancouver Canucks injuries:

Detroit Red Wings injuries: Peter Forsberg remains sidelined with ankle injury.

Prediction: Vancouver Canucks wins the series 4-0.


16-4-2008 Playoff series preview
Los Angeles Kings will start at home against the Colorado Avalanche in the first round clash. On paper, both the Los Angeles Kings and the Colorado Avalanche seem pretty equal and should play a tight series.

Los Angeles Kings injuries:

Colorado Avalanche injuries: Derek Boogaard remains sidelined with head injury. Alexandre Picard remains sidelined with groin injury.

Prediction: Los Angeles Kings wins the series 4-3.


16-4-2008 Playoff series preview
Nashville Predators will start at home against the San Jose Sharks in the first round clash. On paper, the Nashville Predators seem to have a slight advantage over the San Jose Sharks and could very well win the series.

Nashville Predators injuries:

San Jose Sharks injuries:

Prediction: Nashville Predators wins the series 4-2.


16-4-2008 Playoff series preview
Toronto Maple Leafs will start at home against the Montreal Canadiens in the first round clash. On paper, the Toronto Maple Leafs seem to have an advantage over the Montreal Canadiens and should have little trouble winning the series.

Toronto Maple Leafs injuries:

Montreal Canadiens injuries:

Prediction: Toronto Maple Leafs wins the series 4-0.



16-4-2008 Playoff series preview
Tampa Bay Lightning will start at home against the New York Rangers in the first round clash. On paper, both the Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Rangers seem pretty equal and should play a tight series.

Tampa Bay Lightning injuries:

New York Rangers injuries:

Prediction: New York Rangers wins the series 4-2.


16-4-2008 Playoff series preview
Pittsburgh Penguins will start at home against the Washington Capitals in the first round clash. On paper, both the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals seem pretty equal and should play a tight series.

Pittsburgh Penguins injuries:

Washington Capitals injuries: Ben Clymer remains sidelined with ankle injury.

Prediction: Pittsburgh Penguins wins the series 4-2.



16-4-2008 Playoff series preview
Boston Bruins will start at home against the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round clash. On paper, the Boston Bruins seem to have an advantage over the Carolina Hurricanes and should have little trouble winning the series.

Boston Bruins injuries:

Carolina Hurricanes injuries:

Prediction: Boston Bruins wins the series 4-1.

17-5-2008 Playoff series preview
Pittsburgh Penguins will start at home against the Boston Bruins in the Eastern conference finals. On paper, both the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Boston Bruins seem pretty equal and should play a tight series.

Pittsburgh Penguins injuries:

Boston Bruins injuries:

Prediction: Boston Bruins wins the series 4-2.


17-5-2008 Playoff series preview
Vancouver Canucks will start at home against the Nashville Predators in the Western conference finals. On paper, the Vancouver Canucks seem to have a slight advantage over the Nashville Predators and could very well win the series.

Vancouver Canucks injuries:

Nashville Predators injuries:

Prediction: Vancouver Canucks wins the series 4-2.