Conference Finals!

Alright, not so good predictions for round two of the playoffs, went 2-2 (so still .500, making my overall playoff record is 8-4)...time to redeem myself. However in my defense, if you go read my Round 1 post, I said the Caps always flame out in Round 2, and I STILL picked them, should've trusted myself. Always go with your first instinct kids. I also panicked when Detroit went down 3-0, and they almost pulled it out, oh well.

Moving on...here come the Conference Finals picks:
East: Bruins (in 7)
West: Canucks (in 7)

This may just be the best round yet! Both are very tough matchups and should be exciting to watch! The best part is in the East no one would have predicted a 3 vs. 5 matchup, especially Tampa. Out West, you have the 1 vs. 2 seeds who are ready for an epic showdown.

I was almost happier to watch the Flyers lose than see the Bruins win. I'm sure Aaron was thrilled. I like Boston's defensive toughness and have I mentioned how much I LOVE TIMMY THOMAS!? Tampa is definitely legit though, and avg. the most goals/game in the playoffs, but no. 2 is Boston. If Tampa wins I wouldn't be shocked, but I think the defense will prevail, and I think Boston has the edge in goal. Go Bruins!

As for the West, I still don't think Vancouver has played to their potential, which honestly scares me, A LOT. I don't think teams can turn it on and off during the playoffs, but we shall see. I haven't watched the Sharks much at all, but allowing the Wings to force a game 7 says to me that they'd have a hard time closing out a series. That being said, the Sedin Bros. need to show up this series, and I think they will. Canucks win!