Huzzah! I was 2 for 2 in my predictions on who was going to win each conference, though I wasn’t right in the amount of games each took to win. I don’t think anyone expected San Jose to drop out in 4 straight. That surprised everyone. Oh well, that means Heatley doesn’t make it to the Stanley Cup Finals. Boo hoo! 😛
For the finals, I predict Chicago will win it in 6. Just a gut feeling.
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Man was I way off in my semifinals predictions! I went 1/4 for the last round, giving me a total of 3/12 so far in these 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs. I’m not doing so well this year am I? Hopefully my predictions for the conference finals will fare a little better. With only having to pick 2 teams out of 4, the odds are that I won’t do too badly 😛
Its the battle of the underdogs. Both teams went to 7 games in their last series. Both teams are tired and are fighting through injuries. Both teams weren’t expected to get out of the first round, let alone make it to the conference finals. Even though the Flyers are playing with their 3rd string goalie, I think that they’re the team that will represent the Eastern conference in the finals.
Prediction: Flyers in 6
The San Jose Sharks, and more specifically “Big” Joe Thorton seem to be shedding the choking issues that have plagued him and the team over the last few years. But they’re going up against a young and hungry Chicago team. Will Hossa make it to the Stanley Cup finals a 3rd year in a row with a 3rd different team? I think he will.
Prediction: Blackhawks in 7
Round 2 of the 2010 Stanley Cup playoffs is going to get under way on Friday April 30th. My Sens didn’t come out of the first round alive, getting defeated by the defending Stanley Cup champions. It was a hard fought battle and I can’t be disappointed in my team, they fared much better than most gave them credit for.
I went 0/4 in my predictions for eastern teams, and 2/4 for western teams. Wow, were my predictions bad! I hope I fare better in for my 2nd round predictions.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens.
Montreal didn’t win their first round series as much as Washington lost it. The Caps didn’t perform like the same team that finished the season on top of the league. Pittsburgh is making a very strong push to win the cup for a 2nd year, and Montreal will simply be a road bump to that destination. I believe the Habs don’t have the needed bodies on the blueline to contain a very well rounded Pens offense that rolls 4 very competent lines.
Prediction: Pens in 5
Boston Bruins vs Philadelphia Flyers
The Flyers surprised everyone by eliminating the NJ Devils in 5 games. Can they do the same thing against the Bruins? This is one series that’s tough to call, and I think it’ll go all the way to 7 games.
Prediction: Boston in 7
San Jose Sharks vs Detroit Red Wings
If the top line for San Jose doesn’t choke like they usually do in the playoffs, I believe that they can overcome the Red Wings and get to the conference finals
Prediction: Sharks in 6
Chicago Blackhawks vs Vancouver Canucks
I expect this to be the most exciting series of this round. No offense to the other 2 teams, but I believe whomever makes it out of this series will make their way to the cup finals. 2 very strong teams going head to head.
Prediction: Canucks in 6
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The 2009-2010 NHL regular season is already done and over with. It seems like it was just yesterday that I was watching the first games of the year. Time has really flown. What’s now become a yearly tradition here at blog.dreamrealm, here are my predictions for the first round of the 2010 Stanley Cup finals. Hopefully I’ll have a better record than last year! With that being said, go Sens go!
Series A: Washington Capitals vs Montreal Canadiens
Washington is the favourite to make it to the finals. Montreal finished the year playing some pretty poor hockey. The offense, defence and goaltending is not strong enough to pull off a win against the dominating Caps.
Prediction: Washington in 4
Series B: New Jersey Devils vs Philadelphia Flyers
With the addition of Kovalchuk, the Devils now have the offensive punch to score goals and still have one of the best defense in the league. With the Flyers’ lack of goaltending they stand little chance of coming out of this round alive.
Prediction: New Jersey in 5
Series C: Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins
This is a tough one to call. Buffalo finished the year on top of the division, pulling together some pretty strong wins. Boston may or may not do well, depending completely on how Tim Thomas performs. This may well come down to goaltending and if so Miller has the upper hand.
Prediction: Buffalo in 6
Series D: Pittsburgh Penguins vs the Ottawa Senators
As a huge Sens fan, this is the series I’m looking forward to the most. For the 3rd time in 4 years these 2 teams will match up in the first round of the playoffs. Both have offensive firepower from most of their lines, and both have good goaltending. I think they key difference is going to be with the defensive corps where I believe Ottawa is slightly superior. The Sens come in as the underdogs; they weren’t even supposed to make the playoffs according to journalists at the start of the season. The Pens will try to repeat their Stanley Cup win. No matter who wins this series we’re going to see some really exciting hockey.
Prediction: Ottawa in 7
Series E: San Jose Sharks vs Colorado Avalanche
Another tough one to call. San Jose hasn’t had much luck in the postseason. Avalanche accumulated many losses after the Olympic break
Prediction: Colorado in 6
Series F: Chicago Blackhawks vs Nashville Predators
I personally think this one’s a no-brainer. I don’t think the Preds have any chance of winning against Chicago.
Prediction: Chicago in 5
Series G: Vancouver Canucks vs LA Kings
Can Luongo take the ‘Nucks to the 2nd round? Do the Sedin twins have it in them to win? Does Quick have what it takes to stop them? This is another tough one to call. All I can do is go with my gut for this one.
Prediction: Vancouver in 7
Series H: Phoenix Coyotes vs Detroit Red Wings
Phoenix has surprised everyone this year. With the turmoil of the team’s ownership hanging over the players all year, they managed to have an amazing season. I think the Coyotes will continue to surprise people and make it past the first round of the playoffs. Detroit won’t go down easily though, having the best winning record after the Olympic break, but I don’t believe that they’ll make another trip to the finals.
Prediction: Phoenix in 7
For those who prefer a ladder-type playoff wallpaper, I’ve created the one below. It will be updated after the end of each round, after all teams have finished.
Note: If you’re unsure what your screen resolution is, follow these steps to ensure you’re downloading the correct background:
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