Eastern Conference Quarterfinal Predictions

(1) Washington Capitals vs (8) Montreal Canadiens
The Scoop: The Capitals are coming off a season where they easily clinched the Presidents Trophy after playing in what was arguably a weak division. Overall, while Montreal has a decent group of forwards, it's not going to be enough to prevent a Washington Capitals onslaught.
Mike and Dave both say: Washington in 5

(2) New Jersey Devils vs (7) Philadelphia Flyers
The Scoop: The Devils ended up winning the division thanks to some solid goaltending (surprise) and a semi-consistent offensive attack. While the Flyers look great up front, and even on the blueline, they're down to their third-string goaltender Brian Boucher to bail them out and it doesn't look promising. Dave doesn't think the Flyers have a chance; Mike thinks the Flyers will have a few respectable games but the series will ultimately succumb to the Devils.
Dave says: New Jersey in 4
Mike says: New Jersey in 6

(3) Buffalo Sabres vs (6) Boston Bruins
The Scoop: The Sabres have had some spectacular goaltending thanks to Ryan Miller which could either propel them or potentially run out (eek). Nevertheless, Boston's battling the injury bug and while Tuukka Rask has done exceptional since Tim Thomas began to sputter, he alone may not be enough to compensate for the loss of Marc Savard, Andrew Ference, Dennis Seindenberg, and Mark Stuart. Dave thinks Boston will make it a contest, Mike thinks it's going to be close to a squash match.
Dave says: Buffalo in 6
Mike says: Buffalo in 5

(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs (5) Ottawa Senators
The Scoop: The Pens come in to defend their Stanley Cup championship but don't end up winning the division; not the greatest sign. Nevertheless, they're taking on the Senators who have an amazing player in Spezza but have some question marks in goal. Dave thinks that Pens goalie Marc-Andre Fleury will pick the wrong time to become ineffective; Mike thinks that's already a problem for the Senators and that's where the fun will end.
Dave says: Ottawa in 6
Mike says: Pittsburgh in 4