Eastern Conference
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Players to Watch: F Nikita Kucherov and G Matt Murray
Who Wins: Penguins in 7 games
Western Conference
San Jose Sharks vs. St. Louis Blues
Players to Watch: D Brent Burns and F Vladimir Tarasenko
Who Wins: Sharks in 7 games
Eastern Conference
Metropolitan Division #2 vs. Metropolitan Division Winner
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Washington Capitals
Players to Watch: F Evgeni Malkin and F T.J. Oshie
Who Wins: Capitals in 6 games
Wild Card Team #1 vs. Atlantic Division #2
New York Islanders vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Players to Watch: F John Taveras and G Ben Bishop
Who Wins: Lightning in 7 games
Western Conference
Central Division #2 vs. Central Division Winner
St. Louis Blues vs. Dallas Stars
Players to Watch: F Vladimir Tarasenko and F Jamie Benn
Who Wins: Blues in 7 games
Wild Card Team #1 vs. Pacific Division #3
Nashville Predators vs. San Jose Sharks
Players to Watch: D Shea Weber and F Joe Pavelski
Who Wins: Predators in 7 games
Eastern Conference
Wild Card Team #2 vs. Metropolitan Division Winner
Philadelphia Flyers vs. Washington Capitals
Players to Watch: F Wayne Simmonds and G Braden Holtby
Who Wins: Capitals in 6 games
Metropolitan Division #3 vs. Metropolitan Division #2
New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Players to Watch: F Derek Stepan and F Phil Kessel
Who Wins: Penguins in 7 games
Wild Card Team #1 vs. Atlantic Division Winner
New York Islanders vs. Florida Panthers
Players to Watch: F John Tavares and D Aaron Ekblad
Who Wins: Panthers in 6 games
Atlantic Division #3 vs. Atlantic Division #2
Detroit Red Wings vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Players to Watch: F Dylan Larkin and G Ben Bishop
Who Wins: Lightning in 6 games
Western Conference
Wild Card Team #2 vs. Central Division Winner
Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars
Players to Watch: F Zach Parise and F Tyler Seguin
Who Wins: Stars in 6 games
Central Division #3 vs. Central Division #2
Chicago Blackhawks vs. St. Louis Blues
Players to Watch: F Patrick Kane and F Vladimir Tarasenko
Who Wins: Blackhawks in 6 games
Wild Card Team #1 vs. Pacific Division Winner
Nashville Predators vs. Anaheim Ducks
Players to Watch: F Filip Forsberg and F Ryan Kesler
Who Wins: Ducks in 6 games
Pacific Division #3 vs. Pacific Division #2
San Jose Sharks vs. Los Angeles Kings
Players to Watch: F Joe Pavelski and D Drew Doughty
Who Wins: Kings in 6 games
1. Anaheim Ducks
This is the last chance for Bruce Boudreau to get the Ducks into a Cup Final.
2. Calgary Flames
The surprise team in the NHL last year will build on that momentum.
3. Los Angeles Kings
Having a year off will help this group of veterans recoup for another playoff run.
4. Vancouver Canucks
They were sneaky good last year, but that early playoff exit will sting.
5. San Jose Sharks
The wheels came off quickly and a rebuilt goaltending position won’t help this year.
6. Edmonton Oilers
When will all this top tier talent live up to their potential?
7. Arizona Coyotes
A tumultuous offseason with the city and ownership arguing over the stadium lease won’t help the on-ice product. Continue reading
Eastern Conference
1. Boston Bruins vs. 4. Detroit Red Wings
2. Montreal Canadiens vs. 3. Tampa Bay Lightning
1. New York Rangers vs. 4. Philadelphia Flyers
2. Pittsburgh Penguins vs. 4. Columbus Blue Jackets
Western Conference
1. Anaheim Ducks vs. 4. Minnesota Wild
2. Los Angeles Kings vs. 3. San Joes Sharks
1. Chicago Blackhawks vs. 4. Dallas Stars
2. Colorado Avalanche vs. 3. St. Louis Blues
Conference Finals
Canadiens over Rangers
Blackhawks over Kings
Stanley Cup Finals
Blackhawks over Canadiens
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