One Step Closer to the Stanley Cup Finals

So, this blog was held captive yesterday, due to maintenance, so I couldn't put up my predictions for the Conference Finals like I wanted.  So, before the games begin tonight, here we go:

BOSTON BRUINS vs. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING


Both teams will have had plenty of time to rest and a lot of time to make up something for animosity purposes.  Tampa Bay has had a new hero in Sean Bergenheim, who leads the team in goals this playoff season.  As long as he continues to pull off his Mike Cammalleri impersonation to a tee, Tampa Bay will  be Finals bound.  Boston's playoff run is thanks to David Krejci.  Missing last year's run was a key factor to Boston choking it all away last year.  A healthy Krejci makes all the difference in the world for Boston this year.

Prediction: Tampa Bay in seven

SAN JOSE SHARKS vs. VANCOUVER CANUCKS


Both teams almost lost 3-0 leads in the playoffs, and both teams are one step away from the Stanley Cup Finals.  San Jose desperately needs Dany Heatley to show up for this series.  Of all the offensive stars, he's the only one who hasn't shown up in the playoffs.  Vancouver has Ryan Kesler, who has officially announced his arrival to superstardom this year.  The Nashville series only cemented his status as a superstar, and he's great at interview bombing.

Prediction: Vancouver in six