Well it's the eve of the NHL playoffs. I'm excited as my fav. team the Edmonton Oilers will be taking on an opponent other than the Dallas Stars.... albeit the Detroit Red Wings.

Well it's time for my playoff picks so here we go.

Western Conference

(1) Detroit vs. (8) Edmonton
Pick: Detroit in Six Games (I would have picked the Oilers in Seven had they had a better goalie)

(2) Dallas vs. (7) Colorado
Pick: Dallas in Six

(3) Calgary vs. (6) Anaheim
Pick: Calgary in Five

(4) Nashville vs. (5) San Jose
Pick: San Jose in Seven

Eastern Conference

(1) Ottawa vs. (8) Tampa Bay
Pick: Ottawa in Five

(2) Carolina vs. (7) Montreal
Pick: Montreal in Six

(3) New Jersey vs. (6) NY Rangers
Pick: New Jersey in Six

(4) Buffalo vs. (5) Philadelphia
Pick: Philadelphia in Seven

Final Four:

Western Conference: Calgary and Dallas
Eastern Conference: Ottawa and Philadephia

Stanley Cup: Dallas vs. Ottawa

Stanley Cup Champion: Ottawa Senators