HockeyAdventure.com’s 2008 first-round NHL playoff predictions

EASTERN CONFERENCE

Montreal Canadiens defeat Boston Bruins in five games: Expect Montreal’s PP to be the difference

Pittsburgh Penguins defeat Ottawa Senators in five games: Loss of Alfredsson and Fisher too tough for Sens to overcome

Washington Capitals defeat Philadelphia Flyers in six games: Too much Ovie, too much momentum

New Jersey Devils defeat New York Rangers in five games: Forget the season series–Devils will crack down defensively

WESTERN CONFERENCE

Detroit Red Wings defeat Nashville Predators in five games: Detroit’s puck-control game will deliver victory

San Jose Sharks defeat Calgary Flames in six games: Sharks will advance with lots of bruises

Colorado Avalanche defeat Minnesota Wild in seven games: Battered Wild blueline and return of Forsberg tips it in favor of Avs

Anaheim Ducks defeat Dallas Stars in six games: Cup-winning experience and well-rested Pronger trumps Dallas’s acquisition of Richards