2nd round NHL playoff predictions

I'm on my way out the door and the second round starts in 20 minutes so I'll make this quick.

Eastern Conference

Ottawa vs. Buffalo

Beating a team with John Grahame in net did nothing to prove to me the Sens are for real. In fact, I think they are still the same team that chokes every year in the playoffs. The Sabres will play lose and fast, and Chris Drury will score the big goals he always does.

Sabres in 6

Carolina vs. New Jersey

Carolina is going to have to continue to get all world goaltending from Cam Ward becasue the Devils look unbeatable. Brodeur and Elias are at the top of their game and they have a lot of experience. I like the Canes, but they just aren't good enough to beat the Devs.

Devils in 6

Western Conference

San Jose vs. Edmonton

Detroit and Nashville beat up on Chicago, St. Louis, and Columbus all year so it's no surprise they had inflated records and these two teams bumped them in the first round. The Sharks have been the best team in the league since December abd they will light up Oiler goalie Dwayne Roloson early and often. This one won't be close.

Sharks in 5

Anaheim vs. Colorado

This is a tough one to call because these teams are pretty evenly matched. I just can't bet against Joe Sakic. The guy is a playoff stud.

Avalanche in 7