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Thanks to the wonders of the all-mighty DVR, I can make my hockey predictions after the games have actually started. I guarantee that I haven’t seen or heard about any hockey this round. Scout’s honor. Oh yeah, Jews generally aren’t scouts. Jew’s honor, I guess it is.

Western Conference

Avalanche vs. Red Wings: My team, the Avalanche have a tough matchup against the top-ranked Red Wings. Throw in the fact that Peter Forsberg’s groin is bothering him and won’t play tonight, and it will be that much more difficult to beat our hated rivals. Red Wings in 5 if Forsberg doesn’t do anything, Avs in 7 if he only misses this game and plays well the other 6.

Stars vs. San Jose: This will be a great series to watch, and I think that this is Joe Thornton’s year to shine in the playoffs. Marty Turco can be easily rattled and that can blow a game or two really easily. Sharks in 6, they’ll steal one in Dallas and will close out at home.

Eastern Conference

Canadiens vs. Philadelphia: The Habs looked sharp, but Philly is big and physical, which can wear a team down over a series. But Montreal looks pretty strong. I think it might come down to the better goaltender. Biron is a veteran but prone to some letdown goals. Price is young, but a solid string of games is definitely something he can do. Canadiens in 6. [update: I just saw the highlight of Patrice Brisebois getting an “own goal”. He could Paul Coffey the Habs (Coffey shot a puck in his own goal in ‘96 and was the turning point in the series. The Avs won the cup that year.]

Penguins vs. Rangers: If you can shut down Crosby, Malkin is there to bail him out. Or Hossa. Marc-Andre Fleury is becoming the goalie everyone thought he would be. The Rangers have the experience (Drury, Gomez, Jagr), but the Penguins have too much talent. Penguins in 6.