The Playoffs As It Stands

I've been slacking on updating on my opinions on the playoffs because of personal issues in my life.  Here's the tall and short of it:
My bracket was ruined when the Avs lost to the Wild.  The Wild do not stand a chance against the Blackhawks...period.  The Avs slogan was "Why Not Us?"  The answer?  Sports karma, unfortunately.  The Avs are my runner up team and I support them any time they are not playing my own team.  With that being said, they loathe my team and the Avs fans were ha-ha-ha-ing loudly over the Redwings being out in the first round....and then they went out in the first round too.  No, seriously, I believe it's because they thought they were a shoe in.  They underestimated their enemy and their enemy played hard and played til the finish.  The Avs had the opportunity to maintain tremendous leads multiple times throughout the series an blew it.  "Why Not Us"...it will happen.  Maybe next year....if you manage to get past my Wings ;)
So Chicago leads Minnesota 2-0.  This is not a big shocker.  I loathe Chicago but they are an incredible team and a definitely contender for the cup.  Like I said, the Wild don't stand a chance.  Crawford alone will keep them from standing a chance.  If you can't get anything in, you can't win a game.
Kings vs Ducks, again, not a big shocker in my eyes.  A 2-0 lead is exactly what I would have predicted at this point.  Again, hate the Kings but they are a great team this year.  The Ducks play hard and there's always a chance for a come from behind win but the likelihood is small.
Boston and Montreal tied 1-1...hmmmm I am of two minds here.  In the end, I think Boston will pull it off, but it won't be without a battle.  While I think Boston WILL pull it off, I WANT Montreal to.  I'd like to see Boston knocked down a peg or two in their cockiness.
And finally...
The Pittsburgh vs Rangers series.  All I'm gonna say here is don't rule the Rangers out.  They have pulled off a come-from-behind more than once.  While I think Pittsburgh may end up eeking it out, this is the series I'm most uncertain on.  The Rangers want it BAD!
With all of that being said, who needs a day to some play off games.  I'm loud and obnoxious but I'll root for your team! Hahahaha! Can't wait to see how this plays out! #becauseit'stheplayoffs