EASTERN CONFERENCE - Round 1 1. New York Rangers vs. Ottawa Senators 2. Boston Bruins vs. Washington Capitals 3. Florida Panthers vs. New Jersey Devils 4. Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers WESTERN CONFERENCE - Round 1 1. Vancouver Canucks vs. 8. Los Angeles Kings 2. St. Louis Blues vs. 7. San Jose Sharks 3. Phoenix Coyotes vs. 6. Chicago Blackhawks 4. Nashville Predators vs. 5. Detroit Red Wings My Picks: East NY (in 7), Boston (in 6), NJ (upset in 6), Pitt (in 6) West Vancouver (in 6), St Louis (in 5), Phoenix (in 7), Nash (in 7)