Ottawa Senators - Tampa Bay Lightning = The Senators have been playing some solid hockey lately, much because of the firing of coach Hartsburg. Now the team have come together with the aquirings of Comrie, Campoli, and Leclaire. The Pizza-line has waken up and realized that they have to score goals, otherwise they won't win any games. The Lightning got pounded by Carolina some days ago, 9-3, this is not something ordinary in the league, something is wrong. Even though the team have the likes of Lecavalier and St. Louis, they doesn't have the strenght to beat the rejuvenated Sens at their home-ice. Ottawa will win this one...
Chicago Blackhawks - Carolina Hurricanes = The Blackhawks have been really weak the last two weeks, losing to Colorado at home the last game. Weaknesses are shown.
The Hurricanes however have been on fire since they aquired Eric Cole once again. Staal, Cole and Ruttu seems to be a perfect fit, and with Ward in goal they all of a sudden seem like a team for the playoffs. If the Blackhawks are favourites here, I say there's lots of room for an upset. I pick the Hurricanes in OT..
Anaheim Ducks - Vancouver Canucks = The Vancouver Canucks have been playing surprisingly great hockey the last 10 games, even though we all know that they're a good team, I'm always surprised of what the Sedin-twins are able to show. Lacking Ducks and flying Canucks, this could be some close game with close-to-the-end-goal which could decide the outcome. Close game, I feel a draw is the most likely..
