Two very good teams with more than solid deffense, but one certain goalie want's to get that ever-so-sought record, most wins by any goalie than ever before in other words. Martin Brodeur will give it his best, which most of the time is not human. The Devils are a big contender for the Cup, and Chicago with lots of upsets lately shouldn't win this one..
Montréal Canadiéns - NY Rangers X2
Two fairly low-scoring teams with fairly sold defenders, Canadiens have an edge here I think. But the Rangers have been better the three last games and the team want's a another road-win, Lundqvist have to play his "King Henrik" game if they want to leave Montreal with a W. Expect a very tight game with shoot-out outcome..
Ottawa Senators - Buffalo Sabres 1
My favourite team from Ottawa have been playing some beauful hockey lately, based from last game in Pittsburgh they should this one. The Sabres lost to Atlanta last game, and they will expect a rejuvenated Sens-team. My heart says that Ottawa will win this one, much because of trend, but also the lacking of offensive players from Buffalo..
Pittsburgh Penguins - Atlanta Thrashers 1
Close game, two teams with high spirits, the Penguins because they want to reach the playoffs, and the Thrashers because they have new team and they want to build for next year, sadly. But if I have to pick a winner the Penguins is my definite choice, Malkin is going to score a couple, i just feel it..
Tampa Bay Lightning - Toronto Maple Leafs X
These teams have been battling each other alot lately, and a draw could be a likely outcome. Much because that the Leafs are world-class at this. But also because it's risky to pick a winner, but I also know this, Lecavalier is tired of loosing..
Florida Panthers - Washington Capitals X2
I've been disappointed in the Caps the last few weeks, they haven't seem to pick up the game they showed in february. The Panthers have home-ice and this will streanghten them, but Ovechkin want's his number 50 and will definetly do anything in his power to overcome this..
Detroit Red Wings - Philadelphia Flyers 1
The Red Wings are determined now, they want that President Trophy this year again, and a away-win against Columbus (4-0) shows strenght. The Flyers with Hartnell, Gagne, Carter and Timonen are a very effective team, but Zetterberg and Datsyuk in power-play could be crucial. Detroit will win this one..
Minnesota Wild - Colorado Avalanche 1X
These two teams have been playing alot of draws lately and this could continue but this night I think that the Wild will pick up a win without overtime, wich is unusual, seems like they always play draw, could be the excellence of Backstrom in some cases..
Edmonton Oilers - St. Louis Blues X
None are teams under my radar but I detect that a draw could be the case. Both are fairky boring teams in my book with a slight edge to the Blues. If I have to pick a winner I would pick the Oilers but I don't, I pick a draw..
Vancouver Canucks - Dallas Stars 1X
Do you remember last year, in the playoffs, theses teams were not the bestest friends. And they will continue to remain apart. This game could be the game of the night, my gut says that this will be a high-scoring game but the names of Turco and Luongo says otherwise. A small favour to the Canucks, but only based on the latest perfomances where they have been playing strong on the road. Possible draw, with an edge to Canucks are my picks..
Phoenix Coyotes - San Jose X2
The Coyotes have been real busy during the trading-days, only seen highlights of Lombardi, Prucha, Dawes, so my opinion is very objective on this game. But what I know is that the Sharks are a great team and it's easier to pick them instead of Phoenix, I think you can agree on that one..
