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Montreal Canadiens will start at home against the New York Islanders in the first round clash. On paper, the Montreal Canadiens seem to have an advantage over the New York Islanders and should have little trouble winning the series.
Montreal Canadiens injuries: Brent Seabrook remains sidelined with abdomen injury.
New York Islanders injuries:
Prediction: Montreal Canadiens wins the series 4-0.
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Pittsburgh Penguins will start at home against the Atlanta Thrashers in the first round clash. On paper, the Pittsburgh Penguins seem to have an advantage over the Atlanta Thrashers and should have little trouble winning the series.
Pittsburgh Penguins injuries:
Atlanta Thrashers injuries:
Prediction: Pittsburgh Penguins wins the series 4-0.
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Carolina Hurricanes will start at home against the Ottawa Senators in the first round clash. On paper, the Carolina Hurricanes seem to have a slight advantage over the Ottawa Senators and could very well win the series.
Carolina Hurricanes injuries:
Ottawa Senators injuries: Chris Phillips remains sidelined with leg injury.
Prediction: Carolina Hurricanes wins the series 4-2.
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Boston Bruins will start at home against the Philadelphia Flyers in the first round clash. On paper, both the Boston Bruins and the Philadelphia Flyers seem pretty equal and should play a tight series.
Boston Bruins injuries: Joni Pitkänen remains sidelined with leg injury.
Philadelphia Flyers injuries: Jeff Carter remains sidelined with head injury.
Prediction: Boston Bruins wins the series 4-1.
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Chicago Blackhawks will start at home against the Dallas Stars in the first round clash. On paper, the Chicago Blackhawks seem to have an advantage over the Dallas Stars and should have little trouble winning the series.
Chicago Blackhawks injuries:
Dallas Stars injuries: Michal Rozsival remains sidelined with arm injury.
Prediction: Chicago Blackhawks wins the series 4-0.
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Anaheim Ducks will start at home against the Edmonton Oilers in the first round clash. On paper, the Anaheim Ducks seem to have a slight advantage over the Edmonton Oilers and could very well win the series.
Anaheim Ducks injuries: Luca Sbisa remains sidelined with leg injury.
Edmonton Oilers injuries:
Prediction: Anaheim Ducks wins the series 4-0.
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Calgary Flames will start at home against the Phoenix Coyotes in the first round clash. On paper, both the Calgary Flames and the Phoenix Coyotes seem pretty equal and should play a tight series.
Calgary Flames injuries: Sergei Kostitsyn remains sidelined with head injury.
Phoenix Coyotes injuries:
Prediction: Calgary Flames wins the series 4-3.
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Columbus Blue Jackets will start at home against the Los Angeles Kings in the first round clash. On paper, the Columbus Blue Jackets seem to have a slight advantage over the Los Angeles Kings and could very well win the series.
Columbus Blue Jackets injuries:
Los Angeles Kings injuries:
Prediction: Columbus Blue Jackets wins the series 4-1.
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