1998 Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 1:
Ottawa Senators vs. New Jersey Devils


Ottawa Wins 4-2

Game Date Site Time Result
1. Wednesday, April 22 @New Jersey 7:30 Ottawa 2-1
Game 1 Box Score and Coverage from USA Today

2. Friday, April 24 @New Jersey 7:30 NJ 3-1
Game 2 Box Score and Coverage

3. Sunday, April 26 @Ottawa 2:00 Ottawa 2-1
Game 3 Box Score and Coverage

4. Tuesday, April 28 @Ottawa 7:30 Ottawa 4-3
Game 4 Box Score and Coverage

5.* Thursday, April 30 @New Jersey 7:30 NJ 3-1
Game 5 Box Score and Coverage

6.* Saturday, May 2 @Ottawa 7:30 Ottawa 3-1

Other first round results


Eastern Conference
#1 New Jersey Devils vs. #8 Ottawa Senators
#2 Pittsburg Penguins vs. #7 Montreal Canadiens
#3 Philadelphia Flyers vs. #6 Buffalo Sabres
#4 Boston Bruins vs. #5 Washington Capitals

Western Conference
#1 Dallas Starsvs. #8 San Jose Sharks
#2 Colorado Avalanche vs. #7 Edmonton Oilers
#3 Detroit Red Wings vs. #6 Phoenix Coyotes
#4 St. Louis Blues vs. #5 Los Angeles Kings

Prediction: The Devils just have too much for the Ottawa. The defense is too tough and the offense is solid. I don't see Ottawa making it easy for the Devils, and they should be able to scrap out a win. In the end, however, the Devils will get themselves playing well and win in five. Devils 4-1



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