Last night I expected the Caps and Rangers to put on a show. I was hyped and ready to watch those teams battle. Then The Rangers crushed the Caps 5-0. The real show was with the Maple Leafs and Bruins. The Bruins were up 3-1 in the series and it was all but over for the Leafs. Then Toronto ties the series at 3-3. Last night the Leafs were up 4-1 in the 3rd when the Bruins thought, "Hey fellas, why don't we play some hockey?"  Boston was down by 2 with 1:30 left in the 3rd, and scored 2 goals in 31 seconds to tie the game at 4. 6:05 into the OT, Patrice Bergeron scores and Boston wins 5-4, taking the series. I just do not like the Bruins. I am no Leafs fan, but I just can't stand the thought of ANY team from Boston winning anything. (I think you all know how I feel about the Sox, Patriots and Celtics)

In the East it is the Pens, the Sens, the Bruins and the Rangers. Pittsburgh and Ottowa start in Pittsburgh Tuesday night. (I feel the same way about Pittsburgh teams as I do Boston teams) The Bruins and Rangers face-off Thursday in Boston. I am looking forward to that series. Should be some quality hockey. The Penguins and NY will play for the Prince of Wales Cup. I believe the Rangers will come out of that group to represent the conference in the Finals.

In the West it is Chicago, Detroit, San Jose and the defending champion Kings.The Blackhawks and Redwings renew their rivalry while the battle of California begins in Tuesday in the Staples Center. The Blackhawks and Kings will advance to the conference finals. I like the Blackhawks to come out of the West and play the Rangers for the Stanley Cup. I think will be a good series, and the Rangers will win in 6.