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Canadiens (1) vs. Flyers (6) Series Preview

Click here for more NHL playoff previews. There's one issue with this series that is really, really bugging me. It actually has me ramped up for the series and waiting for it to end with great anticipation ... How much bigger of a party riot will Montreal have if the Habs manage to get by the Flyers? We'll have to wait...

Eastern Conference Playoffs Roundtable

It's that time of the year again. Yes, the Stanley Cup Playoffs have rolled back into town, and we've got all hands on deck to tell you what to expect over the next two months as the NHL determines its champion for 2008. Today, we'll look at both conferences in separate roundtable discussions. Earlier today, we looked at...

Western Conference Playoffs Roundtable

It's that time of the year again. Yes, the Stanley Cup Playoffs have rolled back into town, and we've got all hands on deck to tell you what to expect over the next two months as the NHL determines its champion for 2008. Today, we'll look at both conferences in separate roundtable discussions, starting here with the West....

Capitals (3) vs. Flyers (6) Playoff Preview

Click here for more NHL playoff previews.By now the storyline out of Washington is pretty familiar to most hockey fans. After a 6-14-1 start, team cans defensive-minded coach (Glen Hanlon) in favor of a minor league lifer (Bruce Boudreau) who unexpectedly jacks the team back to life. Led by an MVP caliber performance by...

Penguins (2) vs. Senators (7) Playoff Preview

Click here for more NHL playoff previews.There's nothing like renewing acquaintances in the playoffs.Pittsburgh and Ottawa butted heads last season in the first round, but that was a different ballgame, a 4-versus-5 matchup where the then-powerful Senators held home-ice advantage and romped all the way to the Stanley Cup...