So what if Washington loses in the first round

[Tal]

In that case, we would face Ottawa or the Pens in the next round and a well rested New Jersey in the finals, should we reach them.

Shall we pray that Washington win their series - I am kind of undecided.

[chileanseabass]

I'd definitely go the trade route! :thumbsup:

[BuffalOhio]

We could also play Montreal if they beat Washington and Philly beats New Jersey. We'd also be the top seed in the East at that point. That's why they play the games, people!

[MattPie]

We could also play Montreal if they beat Washington and Philly beats New Jersey. We'd also be the top seed in the East at that point. That's why they play the games, people!

 

The latter half of that equation, PHI beating NJ, is a least somewhat likely. Philly took the season series 5-1.

[nfreeman]

I would suggest adding a 4th option: thank the hockey Gods for eliminating the runaway #1 seed in the EC. Sheeesh.

[bunomatic]

Lets hope the Sabres are'nt looking past Boston.