Conference Semifinals Preview 2013

After three game 7s the Conference Semifinal matchups are set. Two Original Six series, the Battle of California and Sidney vs the last remaining Canadian team in the playoffs.

Losing with promise

The Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Islanders both snapped playoff droughts and were both eliminated in close, hard-fought series. The Islanders put up a fight against a Pittsburgh Penguins team many expected to sweep the #8 seed. The Maple Leafs came as close as a team can to moving on, losing in game 7 overtime after the Boston Bruins made a late dramatic comeback. Both teams are young & look hungry for wins. It’d be surprising to see one of them not make the playoffs and advance next season.

Ben has once again put up our previews with records, head-to-head match-ups, season fight history, line-up advantages and his own predictions. Check them out and leave your vote.