Steve Zipay's picks for NHL first-round playoffs
Florida Panthers goaltender Roberto Luongo is scored on by Montreal Canadiens' Alex Galchenyuk during second period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Saturday, March 28, 2015. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Graham Hughes) Credit: AP
East
Lightning over Detroit in 6: Tampa deeper, best home record.
Canadiens over Senators in 7: Emotional run for Sens ends against Price.
Rangers over Penguins in 6: Pens defense just too banged-up.
Capitals over Islanders in 7: Should be closest series in East.
West
Hawks over Predators in 6: Healthy Patrick Kane should tip the scales.
Ducks over Jets in 7: Anaheim survives rugged matchup.
Blues over Wild in 7: Slight edge to healthy Blues.
Canucks over Flames in 6: Vancouver just a little more balanced.
