Here are my picks for round 2 of the 2014 NHL
Stanley Cup Playoffs:
Boston
Bruins vs. Montreal Canadiens
Despite the Habs sweeping The Tampa Bay Lightning,
I think Boston goalie and likely Vezina Trophy winner Tuukka Rask will play up
to form, and take the Bruins over the top. (Bruins in 6)
Pittsburg
Penguins vs. NY Rangers
The Rangers are my sleeper pick in this year’s
playoffs. They have been playing great hockey since late in the regular season.
They are better than the Columbus Bluejackets, who wore the overconfident
Penguins out. (Rangers in 6)
Chicago
Blackhawks vs. Minnesota Wild
The upstart Minnesota Wild pulled off a 1st
round upset over a young and inexperienced Colorado Avalanche team. Every game
was close, and most went to OT. The Chicago Blackhawks, on the other hand, are
the defending Stanley Cup Champs, and are filled to the brim with playoff experience
and talent. Chicago isn’t the best team in this year’s playoffs, but they
should be able to win this series. (Blackhawks in 7)
Anaheim
Ducks vs. LA Kings
The LA Kings are red hot right now, coming back
from a 3 game deficit to win 4 straight, and I don’t see the overrated Anaheim Ducks
stopping their momentum any better than the San Jose Sharks did. (Kings in 4)
©2014 Denim McDemus
