Round 2

A lesser prognosticator would not look back at previous predictions — or ask his readers to glance back with a mixture of derision and ill humour — but when you're predicting the fickle winds of hockey, all you have is a look backwards to give you a hint of what's to come. 2-2 in the West (which I thought were locks) and 3-1 in the East means 5-3 in the first round.
Detroit should make quick work of the Avalanche, five games tops. I didn't believe in the Avs before. Their defence still is shaky and Propecia makes most Colorado fans pull their hair out. The Red Wings received a good wake-up call from the Predators. Getting a series-clinching shutout from Chris Osgood should ease any nervous nellies in Motown.
San Jose will beat Dallas in seven. It should be quicker, but the Sharks don't do anything easily. They should have dispatched Calgary with ease, but needed Captain Hook's assistance in undermining the Flames' goaltending to advance. The Stars are tougher, but the Sharks should have enough firepower to move on.
In the East, Montreal over Phiddledelphia in five. I'm still trying to figure out how the Flyers made the playoffs. As for the Canadiens, well, the East better run over Carey Price now, because he's only going to get better.
The Rangers will provide the upset of the second round, taking out the Penguins in six. Jagr's playing like it's his swansong, and Lundqvist is far better than whatever dungheaps that Pittsburgh can muster between the pipes. That sweep of the Sens will just lull Pittsburgh into a false sense of security.