If the Playoffs Started Today: Eastern Conference Edition, Round 1

Here are the teams that are currently in playoff spots:

1)Boston
2)New Jersey
3)Washington
4)Philadelphia
5)Pittsburgh
6)Montreal
7)New York Rangers
8)Carolina

oooo The 3 eldest Staals all in the playoffs at once, woot!

ANYWAYS, on to the match-ups:

A) Boston Vs Carolina

Probable winner: Boston. Please, as if Carolina has any chance!

B) New Jersey Vs New York Rangers

Probable winner: This is a tough one, we've already seen this match-up before, and with the Rangers' addition of Sean Avery, their momentum has definitely changed...I'm going with New York

C) Washington Vs Montreal

Probable winner: Both teams don't have the most consistent goaltending (oh yea, I said it, Carey Price!) so they're pretty much even on that front. However, Washington has Alexander Ovechkin, which alone guarantees wins BUT other players( ie Mike Green) have been having a phenomenal season, So its Washington! (desole Montreal)

D)Philadelphia Vs Pittsburgh

Probable winner: Another tough one. On one the one hand Pittsburgh had to fight to get to 6th place. On the other, they've now had playoff experience, making it all the way to the finals last year, and that kind of experience really does have an impact on your game. So I'm going with Pittsburgh, these boys are going down fighting. Do I see them making it past the first round? Yes! Do I see them making it all the way to the finals? No!