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Critical factor here is Brodeur, a proven winner and money goalie. His supporting cast is weak and they do not create a lot of offense. If Lundqvist is the real deal and can play with Brodeur, it seems the Rangers have an edge. Jagr, Gomez, Shanahan, Drury are all proven playoff performers. Last year's collapse with the Rangers may leave a bitter taste and give them something to prove. I like the Rangers here too.

Best series of them all? I'd say that Anaheim-Dallas will be an excellent series too, as well as San Jose-Calgary. Calgary has given the Sharks fits. How can you not like Montreal-Boston as a classic matchup and even the Sens-Pens. To me, the Wild series looks like a bore! No offense. Wings SHOULD make short work of the Preds. Preds would have a better chance with Vokoun between the pipes.