Published 4/8/2008
by Ian Zymarakis
at Bleacher Report - NHL
Since I have examined the Western Conference here are my predictions for the Eastern Conference side of the playoffs. 1st Round: (1) Montreal vs. (8) Boston: Montreal Wins Series 4-1 In a battle of original 6 teams that also happen to be bitter rivals the Canadiens dominated the Bruins this entire season and I don't think this series will be much different. The series will be physical but Boston doesn't have the players right now to get past Montreal and their solid offense and defense. Carey Price should be able to get accustomed to being in the playoffs by playing solid and not allowing Boston to get many goals in on him. The return of Bergeron does mean Boston will get at least 1 win in this series to make up for their 0-8-0 record against Montreal this past season. Montreal advances to the next round in five games. (2) Pittsburgh vs. (7) Ottawa: Pittsburgh Wins Series 4-2 In a rematch of last season playoff series which saw Ottawa eliminate Pittsburgh ...
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