Round 1 Series and Prediction Results

Marty Turco's superb goaltending has finally
paid some playoff dividends for the Stars.

A quick look back at round 1's winners:

Eastern Conference Results
Montreal vs. Boston
Prediction: Canadiens in 5.
Outcome: Canadiens in 7.
The Habs got ahead of themselves after going up 3-1 and let the bruins come back to tie it. Lucky for Montreal fans, Guy Carbonneau got his players' heads on straight again for game 7, leading to a 5-0 victory.

Pittsburgh vs. Ottawa
Prediction: Penguins in 6.
Outcome: Penguins in 4.

Washington vs. Philadelphia
Prediction: Capitals in 7
Outcome: Flyers in 7
Just as tough of a series as I predicted. One goal obviously would have sent the series the other way...

New Jersey vs. NY Rangers
Prediction: Rangers in 7
Outcome: Rangers in 5
Sean Avery's frustrating of Marty Brodeur certainly didn't help the unusually inconsistent netminder.

Western Conference Results
Detroit vs. Nashville
Prediction: Detroit in 5
Outcome: Detroit in 6

San Jose vs. Calgary
Prediction: Sharks in 6
Outcome: Sharks in 7

Minnesota vs. Colorado
Prediction: Avalanche in 7
Outcome: Avalanche in 6

Anaheim vs. Dallas
Prediction: Ducks in 6
Outcome: Stars in 6
The Ducks surely were not those of last year's playoffs...Marty Turco was determined to take a series for the first time in 5 years, and the Stars offensive boost at the deadline certainly helped.


NHL Jeff's Record: 6-2 (0 wins with exact game counts)