Remaining First Round Matchups
Washington Capitals (2) versus New York Rangers (7)
New Jersey Devils (3) versus Carolina Hurricanes (6)
Second Round Matchups
Detroit Red Wings (1) versus Anaheim Ducks (7)
Vancouver Canucks (3) versus Chicago Blackhawks (4)
- If the Canucks were going to take the next step this season, they had to replace Markus Naslund, opines Ed Willes. Coach Alain Vigneault is confident his entire defense corps will be ready for the start of Round 2. Speaking of Round 2, the Canucks now know their opponent. If you think the Canucks are taking it easy at practice, you are sadly mistaken.
- The Blackhawks defeated Calgary on Monday, marking the first time the organization has won a playoff round in thirteen years. Yesterday’s series victory was an impressive feat for the young Hawks. Even post-series, Adam Burish claims he was never told by any teammates or coaches to stop yapping. The Seabrook brothers have a great bond, explains Shannon Ryan.
Boston Bruins (1) versus TBA
Pittsburgh Penguins (4) versus TBA
- The Penguins don’t know who they’ll play in Round 2, but they know they’ll probably play on Thursday or Friday. During Dan Bylsma’s day off, he paid a visit to Wilkes-Barre. More talk on whether fighting can change the momentum of a game. (Writer’s note: Good points by Starkey, but I still don’t agree in this case.)
Teams that have been eliminated from the playoffs:
Teams that did not make the playoffs: