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Anaheim Ducks over Detroit Red Wings OT included: Despite the series being tied 2-2 there is no question who the better team has been. These 2 teams have split the games 1-1 each in their home rinks.

San Jose Sharks over Vancouver Canucks game 2 OT Included: Sj during the regular season was not a good road team. However they are experienced and took game 1 and control of the series. They know winning game 2 obviously will put them in a great position going home.

Los Angeles Kings over St. Louis Blues best of 7 series: La is no stranger to starting on the road as they are the defending champs from last year as an 8 seed. They swept Stl last year in round 2 4-0. During the regular season this year La won all 3 games. This is just a bad matchup for Stl.

Washington Capitals over Ottawa Senators: You would have to give an edge in goal to Ott with Anderson leading the league. Home ice has also been very good for Ott this year however that is where the advantages stop.

Los Angeles Kings over Colorado Avalanche: La is battling for home ice advantage in the playoffs. They return home after 2 losses on the road anxious to get back on track.

St. Louis Blues over Nashville Predators: Stl is peaking at the right time. They have won 4 in a row and this coincides with Elliot back on his game. His last 3 starts 1.45 GAA and a 952 save %.

San Jose Sharks over Calgary Flames: After a cold run Sj is hot again. They have won 6 in a row. They cannot afford to take Cal lightly as 1st round home ice advantage is at stake. Sj is the top defensive home team. Sj has played a much tougher schedule than Cal.

Minnesota Wild over Phoenix Coyotes: Outside of Pitts there is no team playing better right now than Minn. We rode that train Monday night in Dall and despite an off night by Backstrom we still won 7-4. Minn has won 6 in a row and is 11-3-1 at home. Phx is 3-8-3 on the road and with Smith out is forced to go with back up Labarera.

Minnesota Wild over Dallas Stars: After a slow start and many changes the big signings Minn made in the off season are starting to pay off. Minn has won 5 in a row and 12 of their last 16.

Los Angeles Kings over Vancouver Canucks: La is an outstanding 12-3-1 at home and that is after a slow start. They have not lost 2 in a row at home all year. They are coming off a loss to Dall 2-0 in a game they dominated 40-21 SOG. Suter called out his top line and I am expecting a bounce back today.