Boney's Round 3 PIcks

EAST
Montreal v Philly
Well well well, who'd have thunk it? Habs and Flyers Two teams who just can't be knocked out of these playoffs. The Habs have the two best forwards in this series in Cammaleri and Gionta, although Philly has more depth and consistency from seondary scorers. If Markov can get healthy, he is the best defenceman in the series, although Pronger has upped his play significantly this post season, and has been playing well (although I am waiting for the inevitable breakdown of bad penalties and giveaways). Philly leans on it's top 4 D, Montreal spreads it around a lot more evenly, and if Markov can get back, and Gill can play good minutes the Habs have excellent depth on the blueline. In net Philly is working on their 3rd string goalie, who hasn't played in 3 months prior to the last 3 games. He's played excellent...but....

Halak has been superhuman. And I don't see it ending yet. Philly tries to goon their way to the finals, but in the end

Habs in 6

West

San Jose v Chicago

Chicago is quickly turning into what Pittsburgh had been, the young exciting up and coming team. San Jose, has maybe this year to peak before the best before date on their core of players (although this gets said the last 3 years). Both teams have 4 excellent lines. Both teams have 4 excellent lines. Both teams have solid goaltending. Key for Chicago is get to Nabokav early and often, try and shake his notorious confidence. The key for San Jose is neutralizing Byfuglian in front of the net and not letting Toews and Kane skate circles around them. This series is going to go 7 excellent games, my head says Chicago, my heart says San Jose. My head is 3-7 my heart is 2-0 (GO HABS!), I'm going with my heart.

Sharks in 7