If the playoffs started right now
Written by James O'Brien   
Sunday, 22 March 2009 19:15
Every Eastern Conference match up would involve a rivalry. Some are historic, some divisional and some regional. Heck, most of them are a combination of the three.

1. Boston vs. 8. Montreal

One of the NHL's most storied rivalries, even if it's one of those "one team gets consistently owned" situations. This time, the Bruins would be the favorite, though.

2. New Jersey Devils vs. 7. New York Rangers

Cannot say that this would be the most "exhilarating" pairing simply because the two teams have been meeting in the playoffs a lot. The Sean Avery - Martin Brodeur flogging would be nauseating.

3. Washington Capitals vs. 6. Carolina Hurricanes

OK, this one's not much of a rivalry but they are in the same division. Can't win them all.

4. Philadelphia Flyers vs. 5. Pittsburgh Penguins

This would be a doozy. Last year, the Pens roasted the Flyers, winning their Eastern Conference Finals series 4-1. As you probably saw way too early this morn-afternoon, these teams hate each other. It would be a great - and nerve wracking - Battle of Pennsylvania.
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