Playoff Special Ed.: Eastern Conference

Eastern Conference:

Update: Changed the Sens vs. Pens verdict because it was obvious that the Penguins lacked skill in G3

Buffalo Sabres (1) vs New York Islanders (8):
The Islanders have proven themselves to be a playoff-worthy team when they won their last two games under pressure. However, the Sabres have proven themselves to be consistently a good team overall. Their goaltender has not been the best but despite that, their overall team is very good and have a chance of getting into the Stanley Cup finals however slim the chances.

Verdict: Buffalo in 6

New Jersey Devils (2) vs Tampa Bay Lightning (7):
Tampa Bay and New Jersey both have Cup winning teams. TB in '04 and Devils in '03. However, their teams have changed a lot since then. The teams are very evenly matched although TB started to struggle a lot after March. The Devils have Brodeur, therefore I am going to side with NJ.

Verdict: New Jersey in 6

Atlanta Thrashers (3) vs New York Rangers (6):
The only reason Atlanta was ahead of Ottawa and Pittsburgh in the standings was because they were division winners, therefore bumping them up to 3rd place. These two teams are very evenly matched and although Atlanta is higher in the standings, NY is a better team overall, no question. The only way Atlanta is going to win is if their top players start dominating, otherwise, NY's team abilities will win the series.

Verdict: New York in 7

Ottawa Senators (4) vs Pittsburgh Penguins (5):
A very even series. Pittsburgh has about three players who have had previous playoff experience and that was the factor going into Wednesday's game. If Fleury doesn't step up in Game 2, the Senators will dominate the series. Pittsburgh's lack of experience really seeped through in Game 1 and that cost them the game.

Verdict: G2 to Ottawa: Ottawa in 5; G2 to Pittsburgh: Ottawa in 7

If somehow I get all the teams wrong for all of them, that will piss me off..

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