Its time for the 2010 NHL Playoffs and the post-season matchups are really something. And you can bet that NHL tickets online has all the hockey playoff action that you are looking for. There are a number of interesting matchups in the first round of the NHL playoffs, and if you can get out to a game you are going to see some good action. You won’t be surprised to learn that NHL playoff tickets are really hot, so see if you can’t get out there. You gotta think most NHL fans are hoping to avoid a third consecutive Penguins Red Wings matchup in the Stanley Cup. This year there are a number of teams that will push both like they haven’t before, so make sure you don’t miss out. The Chicago Blackhawks are looking very good in the Western conference, along with the Coyotes and Canucks. And in the East, the Capitals have been almost unstoppable this year so they could be tough to beat. This could be a very good NHL playoff season for fans, but even better if your team is playing in the playoffs and you get to see them live! Get you NHL playoff tickets soon because there are going to be some great moments this year. With the playoff news in mind, here is a look at the 2010 NHL playoff matchups as they stand today:

Eastern Conference matchups

Capitals vs. Canadiens

The Washington Capitals, who have scored more than 300 goals this season, take on the Montreal Canadiens in the first round. There are plenty of scorers on this Capitals squad, but none causes fans to buy Capitals tickets like Alex Ovechkin, who has made an outstanding case for a third-consecutive MVP season. In addition to Ovechkin, the Canadiens will also need to worry about defender Mike Green, who is as adept at defending the net as he is putting the puck in the net. He once again led the NHL in goals scored by a defensemen. They are also very tough to beat at the Verizon Center, the Capitals home stadium, as they only lost five regulation games at home all season.

The Canadiens are heavy underdogs in the first round, and there is going to be a lot of pressure on Canadiens goalie Jaroslav Halak, who will need to stop among the most prolific scoring teams of all time. The Capitals Canadiens matchup looks to be a real battle, so if you can make it you will see a good time. So don’t wait another second and get your NHL playoff tickets for this series before its too late.

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Devils vs. Flyers

The Flyers enter the series flying high after an overtime win over the Rangers in the final game of the season to make it the NHL playoffs. That was a hot ticket in Philadelphia, but not nearly as hot as Flyers playoff tickets are. While the New Jersey Devils have the higher seed, the Flyers have had the Devils number this season, winning five of six games this year. There is going to be a lot of attention on the goalie matchup between Martin Brodeur and Brian Boucher, both among the best in the game. Fans with Devils playoff tickets are definitely going to have their eyes on Ilya Kovalchuk, who has been stellar since being acquired from the Atlanta Thrashers. The matchup between the Devils and Flyers is going to be a hard-fought battle, and this series will come down to who wants it more.

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Sabres vs. Bruins

The Sabre4s have been one of the best in the league this year, while the Bruins floundered after coming into the season with high hopes. The Bruins can get hot, and they won out the season series, winning four of six meetings between the Sabres and Bruins. Sabres goalie Ryan Miller has been great all season long, but now is when he and the rest of the team needs to step it up. Boston has had trouble scoring goals this season but fans are hoping they can pick it up in the playoffs. Fans who wind up with Bruins Sabres tickets will also keep an eye on the matchup between Boston’s Zdeno Chara and Sabres winger Thomas Vanek. If Chara is able to contain one of the Sabre’s most dangerous scorers he will be giving them a great chance to win. This is going to be a very interesting matchup so you better move on Bruins tickets or Sabres tickets before the fun is over for one team.

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Penguins vs. Senators

The Pittsburgh Penguins enter their series against the Senators looking to defend their Stanley Cup title. All eyes will be on Sidney Crosby, who is going to want to keep an incredible season rolling. The Senators will have to deal with injuries to some of their best players, including defensemen Filip Kuba and Alexei Kovalev. There is going to be a lot of pressure on the Senators defense to stop the Pittsburgh scoring machine, so that will definitely be a part of this series. The Senators have played very well for stretches this season so they could prove to a be a force in this series. The Pittsburgh Penguins have the experience edge, as they’ve made it to the Stanley Cup the past two years. You can imagine that Penguins playoff tickets are going fast in Pittsburgh so don’t wait to get yours.

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Western Conference matchups:

Sharks vs. Avalanche

The high-scoring Sharks are once again one of the best-scoring teams going into the playoffs, but recent history has not bee favorable to them. The Avs made it to the playoffs after an up and down season and will need to play tough hockey if they want to win this series. The Sharks have been one of the best teams in the NHL the past few seasons, but they haven’t been able put it together in the playoffs. However fans have not lost faith, and Sharks playoff tickets are going fast in San Jose. On the other hand the Avalanche have been almost unstoppable at times so there is a chance the Sharks could be facing another early exit from the playoffs. On paper the Sharks should dominate this series, however we all know that the games are decided on the ice. The experience of the Sharks over a young Avalanche team should give them another edge, and the Sharks get some more help because of the fact that the Avalanche are dealing with some very tough injuries. This series should have some very good moments, so if you can get NHL playoff tickets for it you’ll see some good times.

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Blackhawks vs. Predators

Playoff hockey is back in Chicago, and one of the Original Six teams has a chance to get to the Stanley Cup. The young players on the Blackhawks are going to need to keep their composure because they’ve come too far. Chicago has beaten the Predators in the season series four games to two. There will be a lot of talk about the Blackhawks goalie, as they have struggled there this season. Rookie Antti Niemi has been solid since taking the starting job from Cristobal Huet, however he will be tested like never before in the playoffs. They haven’t been shy about buying Blackhawk playoff tickets in the Windy City, so look for a great atmosphere at the United Center this post-season. The goalie issue aside the Blackhawks have one of the best defenses in the game. Both the Blackhawks and the Predators are among the most talented in the NHL so the offense of both teams will be tested like they haven’t been all season. Nashville Predators coach Barry Trotz has his work cut out for him, and his gritty team will give the Blackhawks a big challenge. But the Blackhawks season has been about the playoffs since day one. They have a balanced team that won’t be easy to stop. Its been a very long wait for hockey fans in Chicago, and they are going to be going nuts if they ‘Hawks can get past the Predators.

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Canucks vs. Kings

Its a great time for hockey fans in both Los Angeles and Vancouver as their teams are back in he playoffs and playing great hockey. The Canucks’s Henrik Sedin has been a scoring machine this year, leading the entire league in points scored. He’s done his part to move Canucks playoff tickets, so you should do your part and cheer him on live. Goalie Roberto Luongo has been among the best in the NHL for years now, however the LA King’s Anze Kopitar can score goals with the best of ‘em. Veteran Ryan Smyth will provide some much-needed experience for a King team that features some very young players. Hockey is back in LA and Kings playoff tickets will not be here long. This series has the potential to be the most riveting of the first round matchups, and with the added pressure from both team’s fanbases, could be the hottest NHL playoff ticket of the year. There hasn’t been much to root for in either cities in past years, but that has all change. The Canucks vs. Kings playoff matchup should be great, so don’t miss a chance to get your tickets.

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Coyotes vs. Red Wings

While the Coyotes enter the playoffs seeded higher than the Red Wings, Detroit has been the best team in the NHL since the Winter Olympics. The Red Wings have been in the Stanley Cup the past two years, and their experience will definitely be an asset as they move onto the playoffs. They’ve been buying Red Wings tickets like crazy in Detroit, so get your squid and get out there for the action! Phoenix definitely has a tough task ahead of them, but they’ve been defying expectations all season long. The goalies on both teams will not give up easy goals, and both offenses have a tall order trying to win. This has a great chance to be epic, so get your NHL tickets soon so you an be there in person.

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The 2010 NHL playoffs are here and with so many good teams who moves on to round two is anyones guess. Don’t miss out on all the playoff action and get your tickets before its too late.