First Round Playoff Match-ups
After 82 games and almost 7 months the NHL regular season has concluded! We are now only days away from the start of the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The playoffs will begin on Wednesday April 14th and CBC will carry the Ottawa Senators and Vancouver Canucks in the first rounds. The Montreal Canadians will appear on TSN.
Predictions for Round 1
Whether you agree or disagree with my picks, post a comment and let the games begin!
Western Conference
#1 San Jose Sharks vs. #8 Colorado Avalanche – Sharks in 5
#2 Chicago Blackhawks vs. #7 Nashville Predators – Predators in 7
#3 Vancouver Canucks vs. # 6 Los Angeles Kings – Canucks in 6
#4 Phoenix Coyotes vs. #5 Detroit Red Wings – Wings in 6
Eastern Conference
#1 Washington Capitals vs. #8 Montreal Canadians – Capitals in 4
#2 New Jersey Devils vs. #7 Philadelphia Flyers – Flyers in 7
#3 Buffalo Sabres vs. #6 Boston Bruins – Sabres in 5
#4 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. #7 Ottawa Senators – Penguins in 6
Schedule
The full NHL first round playoff schedule including T.V. networks and times is available here and the Vancouver Canucks first round schedule is below:
#3 Vancouver vs. #6 Los Angeles
Thursday, April 15, 2010 – 7 p.m. Los Angeles at Vancouver
Saturday, April 17, 2010 – 7 p.m. Los Angeles at Vancouver
Monday, April 19, 2010 – 7 p.m. Vancouver at Los Angeles
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 – 7 p.m. Vancouver at Los Angeles
*Friday, April 23, 2010 – 7 p.m. Los Angeles at Vancouver
*Sunday, April 25, 2010 – TBD Vancouver at Los Angeles
*Tuesday, April 27, 2010 – TBD Los Angeles at Vancouver
Congratulations
To Henrik Sedin of the Vancouver Canucks the 2009/2010 Art Ross trophy winner!
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