First- Round Playoff Predictions!

Here are my first-round playoff predictions. When it is over, I will see if I was right. Let me know yours in the comment box and you may be featured in this post when I update it!

My sister Asmaa also participated in this... check out her blog at washcaps83.blogspot.com

WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS PHILADELPHIA FLYERS

Me: Capitals in 7

...Because the Capitals are stronger at goaltending, and the Flyers went out of the season with a bang, so it will be hard to maintain their torrid pace in the playoffs. 

Asmaa: Capitals in 6

My teddy bear, Carey: Capitals in 5

..."Because Braden Holtby is my favourite goalie."
Bezubby: Capitals in 6

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING VS DETROIT RED WINGS

Me: Lightning in 6

...Because in spite of their key injuries (oh. Stammer), they are solid at goaltending and last year's Cup Final run taught them how to play in the playoffs.

Asmaa: Lightning in 7

My teddy bear, Carey: Lightning in 7

..."Because the Red Wings barely made it into the playoffs and because the Lightning are more experienced with better coaching."
Bezubby: Lightning in 5

FLORIDA PANTHERS VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS

Me: Islanders in 7

...I know everyone thinks the Panthers will win, but the Islanders have stronger underlying numbers. as well as more experience.

Asmaa: Panthers in 6

My teddy bear, Carey: Panthers in 6

..."Jaromir Jagr and Roberto Luongo give the Panthers the edge."
Bezubby: Islanders in 7

PITTSBURGH PENGUINS VS NEW YORK RANGERS

Me: Penguins in 5

...The Rangers are nothing without Lundqvist, and the Penguins offence is going to be too much for him because the Rangers defence is thin.

Asmaa: Penguins in 5

My teddy bear, Carey: Penguins in 6

..."They will be led in scoring by none other than Phil Kessel."
Bezubby: Penguins in 7

DALLAS STARS VS MINNESOTA WILD

Me: Stars in 7

...Their offence is amazing and led by Jamie Benn and Tyler Seguin, this team is tough to beat.

Asmaa: Stars in 6

My teddy bear, Carey: Wild in 7

..."This isn't a popular opinion, but the Wild really turned around their season under new coach."
Bezubby: Stars in 6

ST. LOUIS BLUES VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS

Me: Blackhawks in 7

...I know everyone says the Blues will win, but the Blackhawks are more experienced.

Asmaa: Blackhawks in 6

My teddy bear, Carey: Blues in 6

..."Even though the Blackhawks have gone deep every year since the decade began, they haven't been looking so good this season. And besides, I like picking the dark horse"
Bezubby: Blackhawks in 7

ANAHEIM DUCKS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS

Me: Ducks in 5

...Its the Ducks and they've been on fire the latter half of this season.

Asmaa: Ducks in 6

My teddy bear, Carey: Ducks in 7

..."It's the Ducks, for goodness' sakes!."
Bezubby: Ducks in 7

LOS ANGELES KINGS VS SAN JOSE SHARKS

Me: Kings in 6

...Remember last time these two teams faced off in the playoffs?

Asmaa: Kings in 7

My teddy bear, Carey: Sharks in 7

..."Like I said, I like picking the dark horse, but this may not be so far off..."
Bezubby: Kings in 6

A big thank you to Asmaa and Carey. All you guys have to do is comment and you'll be featured in this post! Thanks! And I'm still upset that no Canadian team is in the playoffs.

UPDATE: Bezubby commented and decided to participate -- be sure to check out his blog themusingsofaboyoutthere.blogspot.com. Thanks Bezubby!