2012
04.09
04.09
Conference 1st Round
1. New York Rangers
8. Ottawa Senators
Prediction: Rangers in five. Ottawa is very skilled in their top six, but the Rangers are deeper and tougher. Henrik Lundqvist will negate Ottawa’s offensive attack. Kyle Turris and Carl Hagelin are two top six speedsters to watch (on Ottawa and New York, respectively), but all eyes will be on how Ottawa plans to slow down the duo of Brad Richards and Marion Gaborik.
2. Boston Bruins
7. Washington Capitals
Prediction: Bruins in six. The biggest threat to Boston is not Alexander Ovechkin but rather Nicklas Backstrom. It looks like Braden Holtby will be in between the pipes for the Caps; it will be a monumental test for the rookie going up against ...
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1. New York Rangers
8. Ottawa Senators
Prediction: Rangers in five. Ottawa is very skilled in their top six, but the Rangers are deeper and tougher. Henrik Lundqvist will negate Ottawa’s offensive attack. Kyle Turris and Carl Hagelin are two top six speedsters to watch (on Ottawa and New York, respectively), but all eyes will be on how Ottawa plans to slow down the duo of Brad Richards and Marion Gaborik.
2. Boston Bruins
7. Washington Capitals
Prediction: Bruins in six. The biggest threat to Boston is not Alexander Ovechkin but rather Nicklas Backstrom. It looks like Braden Holtby will be in between the pipes for the Caps; it will be a monumental test for the rookie going up against ...
Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - Pittsburgh Penguins