That isn’t a photoshopped moment of Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland. That is the beginning of the April 29, 2015 game between the Chicago White Sox and the Baltimore Orioles. Not a single fan was allowed into the ballpark to witness the game. The game was broadcasted, but it truly was a weird broadcast for a major league game. Continue reading
Eastern Conference
Metropolitan Division #2 vs. Metropolitan Division Winner
Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers
Players to Watch: G Braden Holtby and D Ryan McDonagh
Who Wins: Rangers in 6 games
Atlantic Division #2 vs. Atlantic Division Winner
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens
Players to Watch: F Tyler Johnson and D P.K. Subban
Who Wins: Canadiens in 6 games
Western Conference
Pacific Division #3 vs. Pacific Division Winner
Calgary Flames vs. Anaheim Ducks
Players to Watch: G Jonas Hiller and F Corey Perry
Who Wins: Ducks in 6 games
Wild Card Team #1 vs. Central Division #3
Minnesota Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Players to Watch: F Zach Parise and F Jonathan Toews
Who Wins: Blackhawks in 6 games
This isn’t so much a warning about the dangers of drug abuse. You’re old enough to know about them. Yes, there are many reasons that folks get involved in narcotics, but ultimately that is a choice that as an individual they have to live with. Former Angels and now current Rangers OF Josh Hamilton has been living with that choice for a while. Continue reading
Eastern Conference
1. Atlanta Hawks vs. 8. Brooklyn Nets
Players to Watch: G Jeff Teague and G Deron Williams
Who Wins: Hawks in 5 games
2. Cleveland Cavaliers vs. 7. Boston Celtics
Players to Watch: F Kevin Love and G Isaiah Thomas
Who Wins: Cavaliers in 5 games
3. Chicago Bulls vs. 6. Milwaukee Bucks
Players to Watch: G Derrick Rose and F Giannis Antetokounmpo
Who Wins: Bulls in 6 games
4. Toronto Raptors vs. 5. Washington Wizards
Players to Watch: G Kyle Lowry and G John Wall
Who Wins: Raptors in 7 games
Western Conference
1. Golden State Warriors vs. 8. New Orleans Pelicans
Players to Watch: G Klay Thompson and F Anthony Davis
Who Wins: Warriors in 5 games
2. Houston Rockets vs. 7. Dallas Mavericks
Players to Watch: C Dwight Howard and F Dirk Nowitzki
Who Wins: Rockets in 6 games
3. Los Angeles Clippers vs. 6. San Antonio Spurs
Players to Watch: F Blake Griffin and F Kawhi Leonard
Who Wins: Clippers in 7 games
4. Portland Trail Blazers vs. 5. Memphis Grizzlies
Players to Watch: G Damian Lillard and C Marc Gasol
Who Wins: Grizzlies in 6 games
Eastern Conference
Wild Card Team #2 vs. Metropolitan Division Winner
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New York Rangers
Players to Watch: F Sidney Crosby and F Rick Nash
Who Wins: Rangers in 6 games
Metropolitan Division #3 vs. Metropolitan Division #2
New York Islanders vs. Washington Capitals
Players to Watch: F John Tavares and F Alex Ovechkin
Who Wins: Capitals in 7 games
Wild Card Team #1 vs. Atlantic Division Winner
Ottawa Senators vs. Montreal Canadiens
Players to Watch: D Erik Karlsson and F Max Pacioretty
Who Wins: Canadiens in 6 games
Atlantic Division #3 vs. Atlantic Division #2
Detroit Red Wings vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Players to Watch: F Henrik Zetterberg and F Steven Stamkos
Who Wins: Lightning in 6 games
Western Conference
Wild Card Team #2 vs. Pacific Division Winner
Winnipeg Jets vs. Anaheim Ducks
Players to Watch: F Blake Wheeler and Anaheim’s goaltenders
Who Wins: Ducks in 6 games
Pacifici Division #3 vs. Pacific Division #2
Calgary Flames vs. Vancouver Canucks
Players to Watch: F Jiri Hudler and F Radim Vrbata
Who Wins: Flames in 6 games
Wild Card Team #1 vs. Central Division Winner
Minnesota Wild vs. St. Louis Blues
Players to Watch: G Devan Dubnyk and F Vladimir Tarasenko
Who Wins: Blues in 7 games
Central Division #3 vs. Central Division #2
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Nashville Predators
Players to Watch: F Patrick Kane and G Pekka Rinne
Who Wins: Predators in 7 games
