EAST:
Boston vs Columbus At this point, only Boston can keep Boston out of the Stanley Cup Finals
Montreal vs Tampa Bay Not sure if Tampa has the firepower to get past the Habs
Pittsburgh vs Detroit Malkin being out isn't the problem for the Pens, it's their goaltending, as per usual...
NY Rangers vs Philadelphia Rangers have the edge being at home, but this is one of those knock down, drag out, 7 game series
WEST:
Anaheim vs Minnesota Even with Backstrom out, the Wild are fiesty and will give the Ducks everything they can handle
San Jose vs Los Angeles The Kings will win on the strength of their goaltending
St. Louis vs Phoenix The kings are one of the 3 or 4 most well rounded teams in the league
Colorado vs Chicago The Av's have had the 'Hawks number all season, and the playoffs won't change