Harry Zolnierczyk fights Joe Vitale on April 7, 2012. Zolnierczyk had three fights this season, two against the Penguins. AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar

Quarterfinals Previews 2012

Our Conference Quarterfinal previews are up. Josh Kidd did a great job with them, laying out records, head-to-head match-ups, season fight history, line-up advantages and his own predictions. Check them out and cast your vote for which team you think will win.

East

#1 New York Rangers vs #8 Ottawa Senators
#2 Boston Bruins vs #7 Washington Capitals
#3 Florida Panthers vs #6 New Jersey Devils
#4 Pittsburgh Penguins vs #5 Philadelphia Flyers

West

#1 Vancouver Canucks vs #8 Los Angeles Kings
#2 St. Louis Blues vs #7 San Jose Sharks
#3 Phoenix Coyotes vs #6 Chicago Blackhawks
#4 Nashville Predators vs #5 Detroit Red Wings

My quick predictions:

East

Rangers in 5
Bruins in 5
Panthers in 7
Pittsburgh in 6

West

Canucks in 6
Blues in 5
Blackhawks in 6
Predators in 7

Be sure to also check out this year's Conference Quarterfinals in photos.