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Michael Russo's NHL playoff predictions

April 15, 2014 at 6:12AM

WESTERN CONFERENCE

First round

Avalanche over Wild in seven

Blackhawks over Blues in five

Stars over Ducks in seven

Sharks over Kings in six

Second round

Avalanche over Blackhawks in six

Sharks over Stars in six

Conference final

Sharks over Avalanche in six

EASTERN CONFERENCE

First round

Bruins over Red Wings in five

Canadiens over Lightning in seven

Blue Jackets over Penguins in six

Flyers over Rangers in seven

Second round

Bruins over Canadiens in five

Flyers over Blue Jackets in six

Conference final

Bruins over Flyers in seven

STANLEY CUP FINAL

Bruins over Sharks in six

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