The Hockey Blog: 2012 Playoff Predictions

2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions

Eastern Conference

First Round

#1 New York Rangers over #8 Ottawa (4-2)

#2 Boston over #7 Washington (4-3)

#6 New Jersey over #3 Florida (4-3)

#4 Pittsburgh over #5 Philadelphia (4-3)

Semifinals

#1 New York Rangers over #6 New Jersey (4-3)

#4 Pittsburgh over #2 Boston (4-3)

Finals

#4 Pittsburgh over #1 New York (4-3)

Western Conference

First Round

#1 Vancouver over #8 Los Angeles (4-2)

#2 St. Louis over #7 San Jose (4-1)

#6 Chicago over #3 Phoenix (4-3)

#5 Detroit over #4 Nashville (4-3)

Semifinals

#1 Vancouver over #6 Chicago (4-2)

#5 Detroit over #2 St. Louis (4-3)

Finals

#1 Vancouver over #5 Detroit (4-3)

Stanley Cup Finals

#1 Vancouver over #4 Pittsburgh (4-3)