NHL Hockey Playoff Predictions 2008

I am going to tune into my inner ouji board and make some fearless predictions on the outcome of the first round of the Stanley cup playoffs.

Eastern Conference
(1) Montreal Canadiens vs. (8) Boston Bruins
Being a Montreal fan (and resident) I have to go with the Habs, although it is easy seeing as they have beaten the bruins in all 8 of this seasons games. The only thing I was worried about was the loss of Koivu, when Montreal lost him in thier last playoff series the team fell apart. Luckily the team has stayed on course and this series should be over pretty quick.
Montreal in 5 games

(2) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (7) Ottawa Senators
This series is a battle of offense, both teams have explosiveness but with Alfredson possibly out for a month (rumor is an MCL injury) I have to go with the Pens. The Senators have been on a slide for a while and the Pens have been rolling even without Sid.
Pittsburgh in 6

(3) Washington Capitals vs. (6) Philadelphia Flyers
Washington comes from no where and ends 3rd in the east, more evidence that the current match up system needs work. That being said, this is a match up of one hot team behind a hot goalie (Was) VS a team thats been struggling to stay in the playoff picture. I dont think Philly will roll over and die but I think the Caps have their number. Secretly I hope Philly can beat them though it would be a boon to my SSFHL.com playoffs!
Washington in 6

(4) New Jersey Devils vs. (5) New York Rangers
Lundqvist vs Broduer this is what the series will be billed as, both goalies are expected to steal games and both can. What this will result in is a likely a low scoring series but I expect the Rangers to have the edge given that NJ has a lot less offense.
Rangers in 7

Western Conference
(1) Detroit Red Wings vs. (8) Nashville Predators
Unfortunately for Preds fans this is not the same team as last year and they dont have the power to get past Detroit. The wings have them beat in every single category and as good as their Goal tending has been Ellis would need to steal every game, and I don't see that happening.
Detroit in 4

(2) San Jose Sharks vs. (7) Calgary Flames
Again this year is "the year" for the Sharks, but maybe this year they have the pieces they have been lacking. With Campbell SJ got the powerplay jockey they have been lacking and he has fit in just fine at about a point a game pace. The Flames will put up a good fight but the sharks will feast in the first round.
Sharks in 6

(3) Minnesota Wild vs. (6) Colorado Avalanche
I really like Minnesota's development, they have come into their own this year and Gaborick has finally had a complete season and delivered a fine performance and Backstrom has been very solid in net. On the other side Col has been plagued by injuries with Sakic, and Smyth going down for a good part of the season. The additions of veterans like Foote and Forsberg bring back visions of Colorado's last Stanley cup. Then there is Theo, he is playing like Col was hoping he would the last couple years, and has ownded the #1 job. If the Colorado vets can stay healthy (and they currently are) I have to give the advantage to Colorado.
Colorado in 6

(4) Anaheim Ducks vs. (5) Dallas Star
I'll say it right now, this series could go either way very easily. Both teams have solid net minding. With an advantage in offense to Dallas and an exceptional defense to Anaheim. Even with Zubov out though I think Dallas has a slight edge despite the experience Ana has.
Dallas in 7