2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview

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Eastern Conference

Wild Card Team #2 vs. Atlantic Division Winner

Detroit Red Wings vs. Boston Bruins

Players to Watch: F Pavel Datsyuk Red Wings and F Patrice Bergeron Bruins

Who Wins: Bruins in 6 games

Atlantic Division #3 vs. Atlantic Division #2

Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Players to Watch: G Carey Price Canadiens and G Ben Bishop Lightning

Who Wins: Canadiens in 6 games

Wild Card Team #1 vs. Metropolitan Division Winner

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

Players to Watch: F Ryan Johansen Blue Jackets and G Marc-Andre Fleury Penguins

Who Wins: Penguins in 5 games

Metropolitan Division #3 vs. Metropolitan Division #2

Philadelphia Flyers vs. New York Rangers

Players to Watch: F Claude Giroux Flyers and D Ryan McDonagh Rangers

Who Wins: Flyers in 7 games

Western Conference

Wild Card Team #2 vs. Pacific Division Winner

Dallas Stars vs. Anaheim Ducks

Players to Watch: F Tyler Seguin Stars and G Jonas Hiller Ducks

Who Wins: Ducks in 6 games

Pacific Division #3 vs. Pacific Division #2

Los Angeles Kings vs. San Jose Sharks

Players to Watch: F Anze Kopitar Kings and F Joe Pavelski Sharks

Who Wins: Kings in 7 games

Wild Card Team #1 vs. Central Division Winner

Minnesota Wild vs. Colorado Avalanche

Players to Watch: F Zach Parise Wild and F Nathan McKinnon Avalanche

Who Wins: Avalanche in 6 games

Central Division #3 vs. Central Division #2

Chicago Blackhawks vs. St. Louis Blues

Players to Watch: D Duncan Keith Blackhawks and D Alex Pietrangelo Blues

Who Wins: Blackhawks in 7 games

American League West

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* – indicates new to team
AVG – Batting Average
ERA – Earned Run Average
HR – Home Runs
RBI – Runs Batted In
SV – Saves

1. Oakland Athletics
A top-notch bullpen with a balanced lineup keeps them in contention.
2. Texas Rangers
Their lineup is greatly improved to get them back to October.
3. Los Angeles Angels
If Pujols and Hamilton are right they’ll be tough to beat.
4. Seattle Mariners
One star player won’t help their run scoring issues.
5. Houston Astros
A vast amount of young talent awaits them in 1-2 years. Continue reading