beatnavy: yes the Bruins are looking good this year but they are not bulletproof.
As far as the Bolts are concerned they have been strong all year long but there is a reason they call the playoffs the "second season". IMO, Tampa's big weakness is well, their weakness. The way to beat them is against the boards. To that end, the Bruins have speed and strength so they have a shot.
A good indicator as to how to beat Tampa is the last time the Bruins played them. Tampa won 5-4 but no one really ever got total dominance for a long period of time.
As I've said a million times, you won't win the cup without your goalie playing in an extreme elite level. The B's won the cup with one of the worst power play records of the entire NHL and Presidents Trophy winners have terrible stats. I think that with our top line of Bergeron, Marchand, Pastrnak we can lick the Bolts in 6 or 7.
(BTW, has anyone noticed who hit 100 pts and 36 goals this year?
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The Isles have had a miraculous resurrection from the dead. Trots deserves to have a serious shot at the Jack Adams Trophy for his work with them.
The Caps have come on strong this year but I don't see their goal-tending having what it takes to go the distance. The Pens have had a good run recently but they aren't the dominant force they once were.
I don't watch the West as much but I can see the Flames, Jets, or Preds going deep.
So, NHL.Com will have the annual bracket challenge. Put in your picks and give us a screen shot. I look forward to once again proving that I have no idea who will win (IIRC, I got 100% in the first round and got crushed in the 2nd round).
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historically, this thread has been conducted in a civil & gentlemanly manner.
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OK Hawkeye, I promise to behave.
Go Bruins!
