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Michael Russo's NHL playoff picks

April 12, 2017 at 5:33AM
Chicago Blackhawks' Patrick Kane looks to a pass during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in Chicago, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) ORG XMIT: OTKNH105
Chicago Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane looks to a pass during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in Chicago, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) ORG XMIT: OTKNH105 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Michael Russo's playoff picks

First round: Wild over Blues, six games

Eastern Conference finals: Capitals over Canadiens, seven games

Western Conference finals: Blackhawks over Oilers, six games

Stanley Cup Final: Blackhawks over Capitals, six games

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin (8) plays in the NHL Winter Classic hockey game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011 . (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) ORG XMIT: OTK
Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin (8) plays in the NHL Winter Classic hockey game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011 . (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) ORG XMIT: OTK (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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