Yes, I have noticed that the 2008 National Hockey League playoffs commenced earlier this week. In fact, I’ve been putting myself into sensory overdrive by watching all the games thus far — including the ones being streamed on Yahoo! Sports, like tonight’s Pittsburgh-Ottawa Game 2 tilt.

But no, I haven’t blogged anything about the NHL postseason so far. That might change, but for now, I’d rather just take in the games and leave it at that. The last thing the world needs is another set of predictions and assessments over which team will hoist the Stanley Cup in June.

That said, I am enjoying watching my hometown Rangers taking the early lead in their series against the Devils, and I’m crossing my fingers for an upset advance into Round 2. Out West, I’m skeptical that the Sharks will finally go all the way to the Finals, despite their on-paper strength, simply because they manage to find a way to implode every year.

So far, so fun. Game on.