The Hockey Blog: 2010 Playoff Predictions

2010 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions

Eastern Conference

First Round

#1 Washington over #8 Montreal (4-1)
#2 New Jersey over #7 Philadelphia (4-3)
#6 Boston over #3 Buffalo (4-3)
#4 Pittsburgh over #5 Ottawa (4-2)

Semifinals

#1 Washington over #6 Boston (4-2)
#2 New Jersey over #4 Pittsburgh (4-3)

Finals

#1 Washington over #2 New Jersey (4-3)

Western Conference

First Round

#1 San Jose over #8 Colorado (4-1)
#2 Chicago over #7 Nashville (4-1)
#3 Vancouver over #6 Los Angeles (4-1)
#5 Detroit over #4 Phoenix (4-2)

Semifinals

#1 San Jose over #5 Detroit (4-3)
#2 Chicago over #3 Vancouver (4-3)

Finals

#2 Chicago over #1 San Jose (4-3)

Stanley Cup Finals

#1 Washington over #2 Chicago (4-3)