Wow, have Leafs fans recovered yet? A cracking game to end an excellent series and it means that the Conference semis are now set.
As I see it:
Blackhawks v Wings: The Wings have done a great job to get this far and their defeat of the Ducks ranks up there with the best in terms of determination and grit. The Hawks however, eased into this match with plenty to spare and although this shouldn't be a blow out (unless the Hawks can get all their superstars firing) I can see Chicago winning in 5.
Kings v Sharks: The Sharks keep surprising me but I really can't see how they will figure out LA. Again, it is likely to go to 5 and then we will be looking forward to a Hawks/Kings final.
Pens v Sens: Having said that I hadn't seen Ottawa play well all season and their games against the Habs would be low key, The Sens promptly started playing like a reincarnation of the Broad Street Bullies and battered Montreal into submission. I wouldn't rule out a repeat against a Pens team that are rocking. On paper this is a no-brainer with the Pens firepower surely too much but, we said that against the Isles..... I will take Pittsburgh to sneak through, just, in 7.
Bruins v Rangers: Can't wait for this one. The Bruins have resorted to being the Big Bad Boston team of old and the Rangers are the sort of gritty, difficult team that should get underneath their skin. I can't see many goals in this one but I can see plenty of big hits, questionable off the puck plays and the respective coaches having temper tantrums on the bench. NY in 6.
Thoughts everyone?
