[jacksonpt]

wow, what a first round! Definitely the most exciting first round in a while. Devils/Rangers rivalry, the offensive power shown by Buffalo, and the top 4 teams in the West all going home.

Man - I can't wait for the second round!

Ottawa (1) vs Buffalo (4) - Ottawa in 6
Carolina (2) vs New Jersey (3) - Jersey in 5

San Jose (5) vs Edmonton (8) - San Jose in 7
Anaheim (6) vs Colorado (7) - Colorado in 4

 

[Echo]

That Ottawa Buffalo series should be bloody.

 

[MMcG]

I'm going with the Sabres in Six!

 

[Brian HCM#1]

Go Sharks!!!!!!

 

[stevew]

I saw the Flyers lived up to expectations.

 

[LordOpie]

I can't believe it's not butter. I mean, the Avs really punched Dallas' number.

 

[jacksonpt]

That Ottawa Buffalo series should be bloody.

Yea - Ray Emery played here in Binghamton, so I got to see him play a lot. I'm routing Ottawa in that series for that reason.

 

[I Are Baboon]

Ottawa in five
Carolina in seven
San Jose in six
Colorado in five

Friggin bastard Red Wings.

 

[jacksonpt]

Carolina in seven

BOOOOOOO!!!

 

[JohnE]

As always, glad to the Dead Things out early. With the possible exception of Yzerman, they are a whiny bunch of cheap shot bast@rds.
Bummed to see Calgary take a sh#t early, an all Alberta series would have been awesome.
For now, go Avs!

 

[Konabumm]

NHL Sucks this year

 

[Enginerd A2]

As always, glad to the Dead Things out early. With the possible exception of Yzerman, they are a whiny bunch of cheap shot bast@rds.

Ouch. I guess you either love or hate the Wings. San Jose, Carolina, and Buffalo are my horses. Not saying they're going to win, but they're my teams for the rest of the playoffs.

 

[Echo]

How bout those Sabres!

 

[BurlyShirley]

Dude...San Jose is too good. They are going to win it all.

 

[jacksonpt]

How bout those Sabres!

what a horrific hockey game though... at least what I saw of it. Definitely not what to expect the rest of the series in terms of quality of play.

 

[jacksonpt]

Anaheim (6) vs Colorado (7) - Colorado in 4

uh, guess I missed that one...

 

[Echo]

what a horrific hockey game though... at least what I saw of it. Definitely not what to expect the rest of the series in terms of quality of play.

Quality of play be damned. There were like 4 goals in the last minute or so of ice time.

Maybe that's why I like Indoor Lacrosse better than hockey

 

[jacksonpt]

Quality of play be damned. There were like 4 goals in the last minute or so of ice time.

Maybe that's why I like Indoor Lacrosse better than hockey

yea, it was an exciting game to watch... the kind of game that could breed fans of the game. But still... it was hard to watch if you know how hockey should be played.

 

[SkaredShtles]

I can't believe it's not butter. I mean, the Nordiques really punched Minnesota's number.

I fixed it for you.

 

[MMcG]

Go Sabres!

 

[Echo]

If it's gonna be Ottawa in 6, they better start winning quick.

 

[I Are Baboon]

If it's gonna be Ottawa in 6, they better start winning quick.

I don't think my "Ottawa in five" prediction is going to come true.


Final score aside, that was a sweet first goal New Jersey scored last night. Pass, pass, pass, pass, goal.

 

[jacksonpt]

I obviously know nothing about hockey...

 

[Echo]

I obviously know nothing about hockey...

Actually pretty much anyone who knows anything about hockey would pick Ottawa in this series. The Sabres going up there and taking two on the road is just crazy.

 

[I Are Baboon]

I obviously know nothing about hockey...

Hey, I picked Detroit to win it all.

 

[jacksonpt]

NJ is already done, as is Colorado... Ottawa is hanging on by a string, like Echo said, the'd better get their butts in gear. Thank god for SJ.

 

[I Are Baboon]

Didn't NJ just come off a 15 game win streak or something? I won't count them out yet. They are more than capable of winning their next two home games. They were just unlucky last night.

 

[jacksonpt]

Didn't NJ just come off a 15 game win streak or something? I won't count them out yet. They are more than capable of winning their next two home games. They were just unlucky last night.

yea, they won the final 11 regular season games, then the 4 against the Rangers. Carolina was one of the best teams all year long... the devils got their act in gear after the all-star break, but didn't really get going until the last month of the season. Top to bottom, Carolina is a better team (who doesn't get the respect they deserve)... NJ was hot, so they were the popular pick. I think last night's game is indicative of the way the series will go... tight and physical, but in the end, Carolina will win. NJ might get a couple of games, but I don't think they'll ever be in position to take over the series.

 

[MMcG]

Go Sabres!

 

[JohnE]

I still like NJ to win it. If Brodeur gets hot, that is.

 

[MMcG]

I still like NJ to win it. If Brodeur gets hot, that is.

He played great last night. Blown coverage in front with 3 seconds to go led to that goal by Staal.

 

[I Are Baboon]

Any one of the eight teams remaining can win the Cup, which is what makes these playoffs great. There isn't one single team that's head and shoulders above the rest.

Here's hoping the Avs get swept!

 

[Brian HCM#1]

SHARKS go up 2-0

 

[surfinguru]

Sharks are for real guys! Did anyone see that out of this world 5-3 penalty kill last night? Holy crap that was insane! Best ~2:00 of hockey I think I've ever seen. SJ over Edmonton in 6 or less.

 

[qualude]

Should be an interesting semifinals finish! I really am undecided, since Detroit went out, but I think that I will stick with Edmonton to take it over San Jose, But I really don't think they can pull it all the way. Carolina (blech!) is looking really, really good.....

 

[jacksonpt]

Man, I don't know what it is this year (perhaps the rule changes???), but the playoffs are soooo exciting to watch. I watched some of the ducks/avs game last night (2 teams that I have exactly zero interest in) and was glued to the tube. Man... the ducks are fast.

 

[narlus]

i think of all the major sports, playoff hockey is the best by far to watch.

 

[stevew]

i think of all the major sports, playoff hockey is the best by far to watch.

I guess you have never caught the drama of the Scrabble tournaments they cover on ESPN. Edge of your seat excitement.........

 

[jacksonpt]

I guess you have never caught the drama of the Scrabble tournaments they cover on ESPN. Edge of your seat excitement.........

Scrabble is pretty decent, but I MUCH prefer the spelling bees - they are WAAAAAY better!

 

[I Are Baboon]

I guess you have never caught the drama of the Scrabble tournaments they cover on ESPN. Edge of your seat excitement.........

ESPN2 has been showing paintball tournaments. Nothing beats the excitement of watching guys stand behind objects waiting to be shot.