Let the Playoffs Begin

It's one of the greatest times of the year. The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin tonight and today is the last day to shave. I am very excited for these playoffs as a general hockey fan. The league was very tight during the season and I think the playoff series will show this. There should be some very exciting games and some great series. Below I have my predictions:

First, the preview that matters the most.
New Jersey vs New York
If your looking for goals then you are looking at the wrong series. This series should be low scoring and full of defense. Both teams have great goalies and play solid defense. The edge comes offensively. The Rangers have more fire power than the Devils. The key to this series is going to be the first goal of the game. If the Devils score first, they can drop back like they always do and play good enough D to win the game. I feel the lack of depth in firepower for the Devils will allow the Rangers to win the series. The Rangers have three solid lines that can score and that kind of depth is dangerous in the playoffs. We don't have to worry about one line scoring and if one line is off we still have 2 lines to go to for goals. Not to mention our 4th line could put a goal or two in during the series. Expect Henrik to out duel Marty and lead the Rangers to the second round against the Pens.
Rangers in six

Montreal vs Boston
This is a great Original 6 mathcup right here. These division rivals played 8 times this year so they know all about each other. With the injury to Bergeron and all the young players, I can't see the Bruins hanging with the offensive powerhouse that is Montreal
Montreal in five

Pittsburgh vs Ottawa
The Sens have had some serious problems through the second half of the season. They looked like a lock to be the #1 seed months back, but they seem to have completely lost it. The Pens are a balanced team, and Sid has some playoff experience now. I expect the Sens to get themselves together a little bit but I see the Pens getting some revenge on the Sens.
Pittsburgh in five

Washington vs Philadelphia
I think this is going to be a great series. The Flyers are hot but the Capitals are hotter. Both teams have been playing well as of late so both are confident. I like the Flyers to win this series because they are more tested coming from the Atlantic Division. They have some good defense to stop Ovechkin and if you can do that you can stop the Capitals.
Flyers in six