As we approach the start of the 2008 NHL Playoffs, ought to time to think about a serious look in the contenders for Lord Stanley. Once again, there appears to be be a traffic jam around the eighth spot in both divisions. With only about ten games to go, we continue to have a dozen teams which vying for a chance glimpse to and also the dance. Here's our connected with the leading teams for both divisions.




19. The big Giants (1-2) (Previous rank: 25): The game belongs to New York's defense, who had a large of a second half. Despite some turnovers, the offense was dependable. A few more wins, and New york will be right Fooball Panthers Fans the federal government the swing of stuff.

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (-3) VS. Carolina Panthers: Its now or never for the Saints they come off a bye and a loss of revenue at home the week before. Losing two back to back with the talented team is rare but the Panthers could easily get Jake Delhomme back which will aid their chances in this game.

3) Brian Westbrook (@ Oakland): Only two squads have allowed more rushing touchdowns when compared to the Raiders, are generally 31st within the league from the run. Westbrook is apparently fully healthy, but he's lost carries to second-round pick LeSean McCoy, and ended up toting the rock just six times last week.

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Atlanta edging Baltimore. The Ravens defense was different when Ray Lewis shut off with trauma. Roddy White got away with a little shove during the game winning touchdown give. The referees must are usually thinking about what strip club they were going to later.

Baltimore over Houston. The Texans produced a terrific comeback in finally quarter, but was there anyone who didn't feel that they were going to blow it at the conclusion? The Ravens defense looked old and tired in the fourth 1 fourth. Somehow they missed their halftime nap.