NHL Playoffs: Round 1 Predictions

Here are some quick predictions for the NHL playoffs in the first round along with the predictions of my friend Rusty Moke, who hopefully in a day or two will have a full playoff round 1 analysis to post up here. Until then enjoy these and feel free to add your picks in the comments.

Mine:

Eastern Conference:

Washington Capitals (4) over Montreal Canadiens (2)
Philadelphia Flyers (4) over New Jersey Devils (3) [Upset Alert]
Buffalo Sabers (4) over Boston Bruins (2)
Pittsburgh Penguins (4) over Ottawa Senators (2)

Western Conference:

Colorado Avalanche (4) over San Jose Sharks (3) [Upset Alert]
Chicago Blackhawks (4) over Nashville Predators (2)
Vancouver Canucks (4) over Los Angeles Kings (2)
Phoenix Coyotes (4) over Detroit Red Wings (1)

Rusty:

Eastern Conference:

Washington Capitals (4) over Montreal Canadiens (1)
New Jersey Devils (4) over Philadelphia Flyers (2)
Boston Bruins (4) over Buffalo Sabers (3) [Upset Alert]
Pittsburgh Penguins (4) over Ottawa Senators (3)

Western Conference:

San Jose Sharks (4) over Colorado Avalanche (2)
Chicago Blackhawks (4) over Nashville Predators (0)
Vancouver Canucks (4) over Los Angeles Kings (1)
Phoenix Coyotes (4) over Detroit Red Wings (3)