NHL Playoff Predictions: Eastern Conference

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To continue my yearly tradition, I have made my predictions for the 2008-09 NHL Post-season, for both the Eastern and Western Conferences.  I know that teams have an average of 8 games remaining - however, with the standings the way they are this season, all you need is a few games to alter the standings.  Please leave your comments on what you agree or disagree with!

Eastern Conference

1. Boston Bruins

Even with the New Jersey Devils and Washington Capitals hot on their heals, the Bruins are likely to hold onto first in the East.  In a twist of irony, they may be facing their biggest rivals for the second season in a row, but in switched positions.  To the advance of the Bruins, their remaining games are versus teams who don't have the slightest chance of making the playoffs.

2. Washington Capitals

The Caps have just seven games remaining, four of them on the road (including the last three to close off the season).  This looks to be the weakness for the Capitals, as their record on the road is very poor (.500).  This may be troublesome, as the Devils will also be fighting for first in the East.  However, luckily enough, all of their remaining opponents are non-playoff teams (such as the Atlanta Thrashers and Tampa Bay Lightning).

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