NHL 2013 Preview: Playoff Predictions

Over this past week, we have looked at the 6 different divisions and picked their standings. Now, its time to pick the 8 teams from each conference that will make it to the playoffs. We will also be picking the conference champions and the Stanley Cup Champions.

1. Pittsburgh Penguins

2. Boston Bruins

3. Washington Capitals

4. New York Rangers

5. Carolina Hurricanes

6. Philadelphia Flyers

7. Buffalo Sabres

8. Tampa Bay Lightning

Eastern Conference Champion: New York Rangers

1. Vancouver Canucks

2. St. Louis Blues

3. San Jose Sharks

4. Los Angeles Kings

5. Chicago Blackhawks

6. Detroit Red Wings

7. Minnesota Wild

8. Edmonton Oilers

Western Conference Champion: Los Angeles Kings

Stanley Cup Final

New York Rangers over Los Angeles Kings in 6 games

Tomorrow, we finally drop the puck. Enjoy the season everyone!

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NHL 2011 Preview-Recaps and Postseason Predictions

If you missed any of the 6 divisions or the Wild preview, check them out here: Southeast Division, Atlantic Division, Northeast Division, Pacific Division, Central Division, Northwest Division, Wild.

Here are my picks for the division winners:

Southeast: Washington
Atlantic: Pittsburgh
Northeast: Boston
Pacific: San Jose
Central: Chicago

Northwest: Vancouver

And now here are my 8 playoff teams from each Conference and how they will turn out

Eastern Conference:
1. Washington Capitals
2. Boston Bruins
3. Pittsburgh Penguins
4. Buffalo Sabres
5. Tampa Bay Lightning
6. New York Rangers
7. Philadelphia Flyers
8. Carolina Hurricanes

Quarterfinals: WSH over CAR in 6, BOS over PHI in 7, PIT over NYR in 5, TB over BUF in 6

Semifinals: WSH over TB in 6, PIT over BOS in 6

Finals: PIT over WSH in 5

Western Conference
1. San Jose Sharks
2. Vancouver Canucks
3. Chicago Blackhawks
4. Los Angeles Kings
5. Detroit Red Wings
6. Anaheim Ducks
7. Calgary Flames
8. Nashville Predators

Quarterfinals: SJ over NSH in 5, VAN over CGY in 6, CHI over ANA in 6, LA over DET in 6

Semifinals: LA over SJ in 6, CHI over VAN in 7
Finals: CHI over LA in 7

Stanley Cup Finals

Pittsburgh over Chicago in 7

Award Winners
Hart Memorial Trophy (MVP): Alex Ovechkin (WSH)
Vezina Trophy (Top Goalie): Pekka Rinne (NSH)
Calder Trophy (Top Rookie): Adam Larsson (NJ)

Thats all for me, and the predictions. The puck drops at 6 tonight between Philadelphia and Boston. Enjoy the season everyone!