The NHL Playoffs are here and here are my predictions.
But first, here are the matchups.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
1. Colorado
vs
4. Minnesota
2. St. Louis
vs
3. Chicago
1. Anaheim
vs
4. Dallas
2. San Jose
vs
3. Los Angeles
EASTERN CONFERENCE
1. Boston
vs
4. Detroit
2. Tampa Bay
vs
3. Montreal
1. Pittsburgh
vs
4. Columbus
2. New York
vs
3. Philadelphia
Predictions:
WESTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS
1. Colorado Avalanche over 4. Minnesota Wild, 4-3
3. Chicago Blackhawks over 2. St. Louis Blues, 4-1
1. Anaheim Ducks over 4. Dallas Stars, 4-2
2. San Jose Sharks over 3. Los Angeles, 4-3
EASTERN CONFERENCE QUARTERFINALS
1. Boston Bruins over 4. Detroit Redwings, 4-2
2. Tampa Bay Lightning over 3. Montreal Canadians, 4-3
1. Pittsburgh Penguins over 4. Columbus Blue Jackets, 4-2
3. Philadelphia Flyers over 2. New York Rangers, 4-3
WESTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS
3. Chicago Blackhawks over 1. Colorado Avalanche, 4-1
2. San Jose Sharks over 1. Anaheim Ducks, 4-3
EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS
1. Boston Bruins over 2. Tampa Bay Lightning, 4-2
3. Philadelphia Flyers over 1. Pittsburgh Penguins, 4-3
WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS
3. Chicago Blackhawks over 2. San Jose Sharks, 4-2
EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS
1. Boston Bruins over 3. Philadelphia Flyers, 4-1
STANLEY CUP FINALS
1. Boston Bruins over 3. Chicago Blackhawks, 4-2
The Boston Bruins will be celebrating in Boston!
