The Hockey Blog: 2011 Playoff Predictions

2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoff Predictions

Eastern Conference

First Round

#1 Washington over #8 New York Rangers (4-3)

#2 Philadelphia over #7 Buffalo (4-2)

#3 Boston over #6 Montreal (4-2)

#4 Pittsburgh over #5 Tampa Bay (4-3)

Semifinals

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

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

Finals

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

Western Conference

First Round

#1 Vancouver over #8 Chicago (4-1)

#2 San Jose over #7 Los Angeles (4-2)

#3 Detroit over #6 Phoenix (4-1)

#5 Nashville over #4 Anaheim (4-2)

Semifinals

#1 Vancouver over #5 Nashville (4-0)

#2 San Jose over #3 Detroit (4-3)

Finals

#1 Vancouver over #2 San Jose (4-1)

Stanley Cup Finals

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