San Jose Sharks in 6
Anaheim Ducks in 5
Eastern Conference
Buffalo Sabres in 7
Ottawa Senators in 6
- I’d like to pick Anaheim in 4 but I’ll let Luongo steal a game. I’ll predict at least three shutouts for Giguere.
- San Jose know how close they are, and Thornton will make himself known.
- Buffalo will lose game one and likely game two before they figure out they’re best to let Avery hang on Briere and get the puck to Drury instead, while throwing a blanket on Jagr.
- If the Senators can close down Crosby and Malkin they can do it to Gomez, which will essentially eliminate offensive opportunities for New Jersey. With four deep lines it should be too much for the trap to keep in check.