Stanley Cup Playoffs: Second Round Predictions (Continued)

Here we go again, as a continuation of my last post, here's more predictions.  If my predictions turned out to be accurate, this is how I believe it would continue.

Before I do continue though, in response to comments on the last post I have only this to say:  One game does not determine the outcome of a series.

Western Conference: Second Round

First we have the Vancouver Canucks hosting the Chicago Blackhawks.  As much as it pains me to say this, the series will likely end up how it did last year.  Expect Vancouver to barely win in a full seven game tilt.

In the other west series, we have the St. Louis Blues taking on the Nashville Predators.  I've been very torn on this series, but I am sticking with my gut feeling that Nashville has something special this year.  I also think that they want their chance to get revenge on the Canucks.  If I was a betting man, I'd say Nashville in six games.

Eastern Conference: Second Round

First up, we have the New York Rangers against the Washington Capitals.  This series will be all about revenge for the Rangers.  New York will knock off the Capitals in five games, just like how the Capitals knocked off the Rangers in five games last season.  This is because the Rangers will be facing a Capitals team that has been fairly roughed up by the bruins.

In the other east series we have the Pittsburgh Penguins taking on the New Jersey Devils.  After the Penguins barely escape the Flyers in the first series, expect them to fall short to the Devils.  The Devils will be in good condition after their first series, the Penguins, not so much.